Sangeet Natak Akademi, the national academy of music, dance and theatre, is an autonomous organization funded by Government of India. It is devoted to the promotion of the various Indian traditional as well as contemporary performing art forms. It has an audio library in its premises. Managed by a General Council, the Akademi encourages talented young artists as well as renowned veterans through training programs, award of scholarships and documentation.
Kathak Kendra in
Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru Manipuri Dance Academy in
Imphal are the two teaching institutions runs by the Akademi. Sangeet Natak Akademi also manages Rabindra Rangashala in
New Delhi.
