Indian Art & Literature Institute: Sahitya, Sangeet Natak, Lalit Kala Akademi

The three Indian academies namely Sahitya Akademi, Sangeet Natak Akademi, and Lalit Kala Akademi (all established between 1952 and 1954), promotes Indian art and literature by giving awards and overseeing specialized institutions.

SAHITYA ACADEMY: 

Sahitya Akademi has been set up for the development of Indian literature and to set high literary standards to foster and co-ordinate literary activities in all the Indian languages. 

• It is an autonomous body under the ministry of Culture. 
• It was established by the government of India in 1954 at New Delhi.
• It has its headquarters in New Delhi, and four regional offices in Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai.
• The Akademi has recognised 24 Indian languages (22 languages enumerated in the Constitution of India, and English and Rajasthani).
• Some of the awards given by Sahitya Akademi are-

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SANGEET NATAK AKADEMI: 

It was established in 1952 as India’s first national academy for the arts.  Its main focus is on promoting and showcasing performing arts in the country.

• The academy also collaborates with international organizations like UNESCO to save the cultural heritage of India.
• It oversees various specialised institutions, like the National School of Drama, established in 1959.

LALIT KALA ACADEMY

• The government established the National Academy of Art, also known as the Lalit Kala Akademi, in 1954 with the primary purpose of promoting fine arts in India.
• It is under the Ministry of Culture and was given statutory authority in 1957 under the Societies Registration Act 1860.
• It is headquartered in New Delhi. They have regional centers in Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Shimla, Shillong, and Bhubaneswar. 

Conclusion

These academies, established under the Ministry of Culture, highlight India’s commitment to preserving and developing its rich artistic heritage across literature, performing arts, and fine arts.