India, Aug. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards to the eminent artists for the year 2024 and 2025 in New Delhi today (August 13, 2026).
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the performing artists honoured today collectively present a cultural map of India-a map woven with stories and songs native to this soil; a map that encompasses the dances and festivals of this diverse land and holds the memories of its languages and dialects, shaped over centuries.
The President said that we possess a multitude of musical traditions, dance styles, and countless forms of folk theatre. Indian culture is d...