Lalit Kala Akademi: Foundation, Visual Arts and Ministry of Culture
Category: Art & Culture → Cultural Institutions → Visual Arts
Why in News?
The Lalit Kala Akademi celebrated its 72nd Foundation Day on 5 August 2026 at Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi.
Key Facts
- Established → 1954
- Inaugurated → 5 August 1954
- Inaugurated by → Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
- Headquarters → New Delhi
- Nodal ministry → Ministry of Culture
- Focus → Visual arts
Functions
- Art exhibitions
- Artists' camps
- Workshops
- Scholarships
- Publications
- Documentation
- Research
- Cultural programmes
Regional Centres
Includes:
- Chennai
- Lucknow
- Kolkata
- Bhubaneswar
- Garhi
Important Prelims Comparison
| Akademi | Field |
|---|---|
| Lalit Kala Akademi | Visual arts |
| Sangeet Natak Akademi | Performing arts |
| Sahitya Akademi | Literature |
Key Pointers
- Lalit Kala → Visual arts
- Established → 1954
- Headquarters → New Delhi
- Ministry → Culture
- Foundation Day → 5 August
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