Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards:
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Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards:

  • Context:
    • The President of India presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards for 2024 and 2025.
  • Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna):
    • It is the highest and most prestigious honour conferred by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
    • It is awarded for long-term outstanding contribution to the field of Performing Arts.
  • Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (Akademi Award):
    • This award has been conferred since 1952.
    • It is given for outstanding contribution in fields such as music, dance, theatre, etc.
    • Akademi Fellowship: A cash prize of ₹3 lakh, along with a Tamrapatra and Angavastram.
    • Akademi Award: A cash prize of ₹1 lakh, along with a Tamrapatra and Angavastram.
  • Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA):
    • Established: 1953
    • Objective: To preserve and promote India’s intangible cultural heritage in the fields of music, dance, and drama.
    • Nature: It is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
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