Why in News?
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.
Exam Connect
- Lalit Kala Akademi → National Academy of Art
- Lalit Kala Akademi → Ministry of Culture
- Established → 1954