INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL CENTRES FOR THE ARTS (IGNCA)
The Government of India established the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture. Its mandate is to document, preserve, conserve, and disseminate Indian arts and cultural heritage. Also, it aims to train competent professionals to work in the specialized field of culture. IGNCA functions through its nine regional centers, each specializing in specific areas of research.
| S.No | Location | Areas of specialization |
| 1. | Varanasi (UP) | Agam Darshan |
| 2. | Guwahati (Assam) | Northeast Culture Centre |
| 3. | Bengaluru (Karnataka) | Civilisation and Performing Arts |
| 4. | Ranchi (Jharkhand) | Tribal Heritage Studies |
| 5. | Vadodara (Gujarat) | Modern Art |
| 6. | Goa | Inter-Cultural Relationship |
| 7. | Thrissur (Kerala) | Vaidik Parampara and Performing Studies |
| 8. | Puducherry | Archaeological and Epigraphy Studies |
| 9. | J & K | Shiva Darshan |
Following is the details of the grant provided to the IGNCA during the last 5 years:
- 2019-20: 46.40 Crores
- 2020-21: 40.00 Crores
- 2021-22: 53.30 Crores
- 2022-23: 55.05 Crores
- 2023-24: 109.10 Crores
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) received funds under grants that it has utilized fully as per the MoU signed between IGNCA and the Ministry of Culture. These funds support the functioning of the Cultural Informatics Lab, Media Centre, Publication Unit, Academic Unit, and its nine Regional Centres across the country.
IGNCA has an adequate workforce, and its performance has been satisfactory. Over the years, IGNCA has successfully undertaken several projects and programs, including the following:
- Installation of artworks in the new parliament building
- Installation of the Nataraja statue at Bharat Mandapam
- Creation of the tribal wall in the President’s secretariat
- Development of Prerna school in Vadnagar, Gujrat
- Cultural activities for the G20 summit at ITPO, New Delhi
- Digitization of Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya in Varanasi
IGNCA remains consistently engaged in research and publication related to India’s art and cultural heritage.
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