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Lalit Kala Akademi celebrated its 72nd Foundation Day, highlighting its role in promoting India's visual arts.
What is Lalit Kala Akademi?
Lalit Kala Akademi is India's National Academy of Art and promotes visual arts through exhibitions, scholarships, workshops and publications.
It was established in 1954 and functions under the Ministry of Culture.
The Foundation Day programme also included the release of books on artists Kanu Desai and Ravishankar Raval.