{"id":55619,"date":"2026-08-13T17:46:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T12:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=55619"},"modified":"2026-08-13T17:46:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T12:16:36","slug":"sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024-25: 115 Artists Honoured, Key Facts for Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_Awards_2024-25_recognise_115_artists_including_7_Akademi_Fellows_and_108_awardees_Check_key_facts_history_and_exam-focused_details\" >Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024-25 recognise 115 artists, including 7 Akademi Fellows and 108 awardees. Check key facts, history and exam-focused details.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_Announces_Major_Cultural_Honours\" >Sangeet Natak Akademi Announces Major Cultural Honours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Seven_Artists_Selected_for_Akademi_Fellowship\" >Seven Artists Selected for Akademi Fellowship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#108_Artists_Receive_Akademi_Puraskar\" >108 Artists Receive Akademi Puraskar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Selection_Covers_Diverse_Performing_Art_Traditions\" >Selection Covers Diverse Performing Art Traditions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_and_the_Ministry_of_Culture\" >Sangeet Natak Akademi and the Ministry of Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#General_Council_Made_the_Selection\" >General Council Made the Selection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Why_the_Number_115_Is_Important_for_Exams\" >Why the Number 115 Is Important for Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Awards_Strengthen_Indias_Cultural_Heritage\" >Awards Strengthen India&#8217;s Cultural Heritage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Why_This_News_is_Important\" >Why This News is Important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Importance_for_Government_Exams\" >Importance for Government Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Important_Numbers_to_Remember\" >Important Numbers to Remember<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Importance_of_Cultural_Heritage\" >Importance of Cultural Heritage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Link_with_Government_Institutions\" >Link with Government Institutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Broader_Significance\" >Broader Significance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Historical_Context_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_and_Its_Awards\" >Historical Context: Sangeet Natak Akademi and Its Awards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Establishment_of_the_Akademi\" >Establishment of the Akademi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Beginning_of_the_Akademi_Awards\" >Beginning of the Akademi Awards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Akademi_Fellowship\" >Akademi Fellowship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Evolution_of_the_Awards\" >Evolution of the Awards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Recent_Award_Cycles\" >Recent Award Cycles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_Awards_2024-25\" >Key Takeaways from Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024-25<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#This_News\" >This News<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#1_What_are_the_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_Awards_2024-25\" >1. What are the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024-25?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#2_How_many_artists_were_selected_for_the_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_honours_for_2024-25\" >2. How many artists were selected for the Sangeet Natak Akademi honours for 2024-25?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#3_What_is_the_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_Fellowship_also_known_as\" >3. What is the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship also known as?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#4_How_many_artists_were_selected_as_Akademi_Fellows_for_2024-25\" >4. How many artists were selected as Akademi Fellows for 2024-25?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#5_How_many_artists_received_the_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_Award_for_2024-25\" >5. How many artists received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2024-25?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#6_Which_organisation_gives_the_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_Awards\" >6. Which organisation gives the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#7_Under_which_ministry_does_the_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_function\" >7. Under which ministry does the Sangeet Natak Akademi function?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#8_When_was_the_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_established\" >8. When was the Sangeet Natak Akademi established?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#9_What_areas_are_covered_by_the_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_Awards\" >9. What areas are covered by the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#10_Where_and_when_did_the_General_Council_make_the_2024-25_selections\" >10. Where and when did the General Council make the 2024-25 selections?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/sangeet-natak-akademi-awards-2024-25\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_Awards_2024-25_recognise_115_artists_including_7_Akademi_Fellows_and_108_awardees_Check_key_facts_history_and_exam-focused_details\"><\/span><strong>Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024-25<\/strong> recognise 115 artists, including 7 Akademi Fellows and 108 awardees. Check key facts, history and exam-focused details.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_Announces_Major_Cultural_Honours\"><\/span>Sangeet Natak Akademi Announces Major Cultural Honours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sangeet Natak Akademi has announced a major set of honours recognising distinguished contributions to India\u2019s performing arts. For the years 2024 and 2025, the Akademi selected <strong>115 eminent artists<\/strong>, comprising <strong>7 Akademi Fellows (Akademi Ratna)<\/strong> and <strong>108 recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar)<\/strong>. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Culture in June 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seven_Artists_Selected_for_Akademi_Fellowship\"><\/span>Seven Artists Selected for Akademi Fellowship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Akademi General Council selected seven eminent personalities as <strong>Akademi Fellows<\/strong>, the highest honour associated with the institution. The selected Fellows are <strong>Ramlal Bareth, A.V. Anand, Rita Ganguly, Puru Dadheech, Chittaranjan Jyotishi, Pasumarthi Rattaiah Sarma and Sudharani Raghupathy<\/strong>. The fellowship recognises sustained and significant contributions to music, dance, theatre and other performing arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"108_Artists_Receive_Akademi_Puraskar\"><\/span>108 Artists Receive Akademi Puraskar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the fellowships, <strong>108 artists<\/strong> were selected for the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards for 2024 and 2025. The awardees represent a broad range of disciplines, including music, dance, theatre, traditional, folk and tribal performing arts, puppetry, and overall contribution or scholarship in performing arts. This wide coverage reflects India&#8217;s diverse cultural traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selection_Covers_Diverse_Performing_Art_Traditions\"><\/span>Selection Covers Diverse Performing Art Traditions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The awards are important because they recognise not only mainstream classical traditions but also India&#8217;s traditional, folk and tribal artistic practices. The inclusion of these categories helps preserve cultural forms that are often transmitted through generations and regional communities. The 2024-25 selections therefore highlight the breadth of India&#8217;s performing-arts heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_and_the_Ministry_of_Culture\"><\/span>Sangeet Natak Akademi and the Ministry of Culture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Sangeet Natak Akademi<\/strong> is India&#8217;s national academy dedicated to music, dance and drama and functions under the Ministry of Culture. Its awards are among the country&#8217;s important national recognitions in the performing-arts sector. The Akademi&#8217;s official information states that the annual Akademi Awards currently number 41 and carry a cash award of <strong>\u20b91 lakh<\/strong>, along with a Tamrapatra and Angavastram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Council_Made_the_Selection\"><\/span>General Council Made the Selection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The selections for the 2024 and 2025 honours were made by the General Council of the Sangeet Natak Akademi at its meeting held in New Delhi from <strong>22 to 26 March 2026<\/strong>. The Council unanimously elected seven eminent personalities as Akademi Fellows and selected 108 artists for the Akademi Puraskar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Number_115_Is_Important_for_Exams\"><\/span>Why the Number 115 Is Important for Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For government-exam aspirants, the number <strong>115<\/strong> is an important current-affairs fact. It represents the combined number of artists selected for the Akademi Fellowship and Akademi Awards for 2024 and 2025: <strong>7 Fellows + 108 Awardees = 115 artists<\/strong>. Questions may also test the distinction between Akademi Ratna and Akademi Puraskar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Awards_Strengthen_Indias_Cultural_Heritage\"><\/span>Awards Strengthen India&#8217;s Cultural Heritage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognition through national cultural institutions plays an important role in preserving India&#8217;s intangible heritage. Artists who dedicate decades to music, dance, theatre, puppetry and traditional performance contribute to the continuation of cultural knowledge. Such awards also encourage younger generations to pursue and preserve India&#8217;s diverse artistic traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Sangeet-Natak-Akademi-Awards-2024-25\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQT-dthhb4MQEa_4CipY0yX0xUvq-FyPBvRqbGSl3tF4w&amp;s=10\" alt=\"Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024-25\" title=\"Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024-25\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024-25<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_for_Government_Exams\"><\/span>Importance for Government Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024-25 are relevant to competitive examinations because they combine several frequently tested areas: <strong>national awards, culture, performing arts, government institutions and the Ministry of Culture<\/strong>. Questions in UPSC, State PCS, SSC, banking and other examinations may ask candidates to identify the organisation responsible for the awards, the number of recipients, the categories covered or the significance of the fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Numbers_to_Remember\"><\/span>Important Numbers to Remember<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A key fact is that <strong>115 artists<\/strong> were selected across the two honours announced for 2024 and 2025. Of these, <strong>7 were chosen as Akademi Fellows<\/strong>, while <strong>108 received the Akademi Awards<\/strong>. The General Council made the selections during its March 2026 meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Cultural_Heritage\"><\/span>Importance of Cultural Heritage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The awards are also significant from the perspective of India&#8217;s cultural heritage. The recognised disciplines include classical and traditional performing arts as well as folk and tribal traditions. This demonstrates the role of national institutions in documenting, supporting and celebrating India&#8217;s cultural diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Link_with_Government_Institutions\"><\/span>Link with Government Institutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sangeet Natak Akademi operates under the <strong>Ministry of Culture, Government of India<\/strong>. Remembering this institutional relationship is particularly useful for General Studies and current-affairs examinations. The Akademi describes itself as the national academy of music, dance and drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broader_Significance\"><\/span>Broader Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recognition of established artists and emerging artistic traditions helps strengthen India&#8217;s cultural ecosystem. For aspirants, the story should therefore be studied not merely as an awards announcement but as a part of the broader topic of <strong>Indian art and culture, national institutions and cultural preservation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_and_Its_Awards\"><\/span>Historical Context: Sangeet Natak Akademi and Its Awards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Establishment_of_the_Akademi\"><\/span>Establishment of the Akademi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sangeet Natak Akademi was established in <strong>1952<\/strong> as India&#8217;s national academy for music, dance and drama. It has played an important role in supporting and documenting India&#8217;s performing-arts traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beginning_of_the_Akademi_Awards\"><\/span>Beginning of the Akademi Awards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Sangeet Natak Akademi Award<\/strong>, also known as the <strong>Akademi Puraskar<\/strong>, is one of India&#8217;s major recognitions for achievements in performing arts. The award recognises artists working in fields such as music, dance, theatre, traditional and folk arts and puppetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Akademi_Fellowship\"><\/span>Akademi Fellowship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship<\/strong>, popularly known as <strong>Akademi Ratna<\/strong>, is the Akademi&#8217;s highest honour. It is reserved for eminent personalities who have made significant and sustained contributions to performing arts. The fellowship is limited in number, making it a particularly prestigious recognition. The Akademi states that the Fellowship is restricted to 40 living Fellows at any given time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_the_Awards\"><\/span>Evolution of the Awards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the decades, the Akademi Awards have expanded their coverage to include a wide range of Indian artistic traditions. In addition to classical music, dance and theatre, the awards recognise traditional, folk and tribal forms and puppetry. This broad framework reflects India&#8217;s multicultural performing-arts heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_Award_Cycles\"><\/span>Recent Award Cycles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Akademi has continued to announce awards and fellowships for successive years. Its official records show earlier announcements for the 2022 and 2023 awards as well as previous award cycles. The 2024 and 2025 selections represent another important milestone in this continuing national recognition system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_Awards_2024-25\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024-25<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_News\"><\/span>This News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>115 artists<\/strong> were selected for the Sangeet Natak Akademi honours for 2024 and 2025.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>7 eminent personalities<\/strong> were elected as Akademi Fellows, also known as <strong>Akademi Ratna<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>108 artists<\/strong> were selected for the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards, or <strong>Akademi Puraskar<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>The selections were made by the <strong>General Council of the Sangeet Natak Akademi<\/strong> during its meeting held from <strong>22\u201326 March 2026<\/strong> in New Delhi.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The awards cover <strong>music, dance, theatre, traditional\/folk\/tribal arts, puppetry and overall contribution or scholarship in performing arts<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024-25<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_are_the_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_Awards_2024-25\"><\/span>1. What are the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024-25?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024-25 are national-level honours recognising outstanding contributions to India&#8217;s music, dance, theatre and other performing arts traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_many_artists_were_selected_for_the_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_honours_for_2024-25\"><\/span>2. How many artists were selected for the Sangeet Natak Akademi honours for 2024-25?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A total of <strong>115 artists<\/strong> were selected, comprising <strong>7 Akademi Fellows and 108 Akademi Award recipients<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_Fellowship_also_known_as\"><\/span>3. What is the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship also known as?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship is popularly known as <strong>Akademi Ratna<\/strong> and is the Akademi&#8217;s highest honour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_many_artists_were_selected_as_Akademi_Fellows_for_2024-25\"><\/span>4. How many artists were selected as Akademi Fellows for 2024-25?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Seven eminent personalities<\/strong> were selected as Akademi Fellows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_many_artists_received_the_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_Award_for_2024-25\"><\/span>5. How many artists received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2024-25?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A total of <strong>108 artists<\/strong> were selected for the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, also known as the <strong>Akademi Puraskar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_organisation_gives_the_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_Awards\"><\/span>6. Which organisation gives the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The awards are given by the <strong>Sangeet Natak Akademi<\/strong>, India&#8217;s national academy for music, dance and drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Under_which_ministry_does_the_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_function\"><\/span>7. Under which ministry does the Sangeet Natak Akademi function?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sangeet Natak Akademi functions under the <strong>Ministry of Culture, Government of India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_When_was_the_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_established\"><\/span>8. When was the Sangeet Natak Akademi established?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sangeet Natak Akademi was established in <strong>1952<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_areas_are_covered_by_the_Sangeet_Natak_Akademi_Awards\"><\/span>9. What areas are covered by the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The awards cover several areas, including <strong>music, dance, theatre, traditional, folk and tribal performing arts, puppetry, and scholarship or overall contribution to performing arts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Where_and_when_did_the_General_Council_make_the_2024-25_selections\"><\/span>10. Where and when did the General Council make the 2024-25 selections?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The General Council made the selections in <strong>New Delhi from 22 to 26 March 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" 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