Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with the trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi. The discussion focused on enhancing the popularity of India’s culture and providing support to artists and scholars in preserving and promoting the nation’s rich heritage. Modi expressed the importance of involving more people in this cultural journey and strengthening outreach efforts through digital and grassroots initiatives.
The IGNCA, established in 1987 under the Ministry of Culture, functions as a hub for research, academic activities, and knowledge dissemination in the arts field. Covering a broad spectrum from archaeology to visual and performing arts, the institution integrates various disciplines in a cohesive framework. The board of trustees, consisting of 18 members, is led by veteran journalist Ram Bahadur Rai as the President and Chairman of the Executive Committee.
The institution’s Executive Committee includes prominent figures like Sonal Mansingh, Bharat Gupt, and Member Secretary Sachchidanand Joshi. Sachchidanand Joshi serves as the executive head overseeing both academic and administrative functions. IGNCA operates through six units, including Kala Nidhi, Kala Kosa, Janapada Sampada, Kaladarsana, Cultural Informatics, and Sutradhara, each dedicated to specific aspects of cultural preservation and propagation.
