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PM Modi Meets IGNCA Trustees, Pushes to Democratize Indian Culture

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts to discuss strategies for popularizing India's cultural heritage. The meeting focused on expanding public engagement through digital platforms and community-level initiatives. The IGNCA, established in 1987, was praised as a model institution for making culture accessible to all citizens. The discussion also covered the centre's six core units dedicated to research, publication, and preservation of India's artistic traditions.

Key Points: Modi Meets IGNCA Trustees to Boost Cultural Outreach

  • Discussed popularizing India's diverse culture
  • Exploring digital and grassroots outreach initiatives
  • Supporting artists and scholars in heritage preservation
  • IGNCA highlighted as a model of cultural democratization
  • Review of the centre's six functional academic units
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PM Modi meets IGNCA trustees, discusses ways to boost cultural outreach

PM Modi discusses digital & grassroots initiatives with IGNCA trustees to popularize India's diverse culture and support artists and scholars.

"Culture is no longer elite. It is everyone's. - IGNCA"

New Delhi, March 19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts in the national capital on Thursday and discussed ways to further popularise India's culture and support artists and scholars in preserving and promoting the country's rich heritage.

"Met Trustees of IGNCA and discussed various aspects relating to further popularising India's diverse culture. We also explored ways to bring more people into this journey, strengthen outreach through digital and grassroots initiatives, and support artists and scholars in preserving and promoting our rich heritage," the Prime Minister wrote on social media platform X after the meeting.

"A proud milestone in India's cultural reassertion. Culture is no longer elite. It is everyone's. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi today met trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, appreciating its journey as a model of cultural democratisation and civilisational outreach across Bharat," the IGNCA posted on the same platform.

The IGNCA was established in 1987 as an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture, serving as a centre for research, academic pursuit, and dissemination in the field of the arts.

The field of arts, according to the Centre, encompasses a wide range of subjects -- from archaeology and anthropology to the visual and performing arts -- bringing them together in a complementary and non-demarcated framework.

Its board of trustees comprises 18 members, with veteran journalist Ram Bahadur Rai serving as its President and also Chairman of the Executive Committee, drawn from among the trustees.

Other members of the Executive Committee include Sonal Mansingh, Bharat Gupt, and Member Secretary Sachchidanand Joshi. The Member Secretary is the executive head of both academic and administrative divisions.

The IGNCA has six functional units -- Kala Nidhi, a multi-form library; Kala Kosa, devoted mainly to the study and publication of fundamental texts in Indian languages; Janapada Sampada, engaged in lifestyle studies; Kaladarsana, the executive unit that transforms research and studies into visible forms through exhibitions; Cultural Informatics, which applies technology tools for cultural preservation and propagation; and Sutradhara, the administrative section that supports and coordinates all activities.

- IANS

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Rajesh Q
Good step, but I hope the focus is on genuine grassroots artists and scholars, not just big names in cities. The real culture lives in our villages and small towns. The support must reach the folk artists, the local storytellers, and the traditional craftspeople who are struggling.
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Sonal Mansingh
As a trustee, it was an enriching discussion. The emphasis on a non-demarcated framework is crucial. Dance, music, textiles, philosophy – they are all interconnected threads of our civilisational fabric. Digital outreach can weave them together for a global audience.
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Aman W
"Culture is no longer elite. It is everyone's." This is a powerful statement. For too long, institutions felt intimidating. If this democratisation is done right, with inclusivity at its heart, it can truly strengthen our national identity. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
The six functional units sound impressive, especially Cultural Informatics. Using tech to preserve culture is brilliant. Can we have virtual tours of exhibitions? Digital archives of manuscripts? Hope the execution matches the vision. 🤞
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Nisha Z
While I appreciate the intent, IGNCA must ensure it represents the *entire* diversity of India's culture, not just a dominant narrative. Our strength is in plurality. The board and initiatives should reflect that in a meaningful way.

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