Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: PIB
Context: The Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards ceremony honoured individuals above 75 years of age for their exceptional contributions to music, dance, and theatre.
- The Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards are a national honour recognizing performing artists, teachers, and scholars in the field of performing arts.
- The honour includes a cash prize of 1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh), a Tamrapatra, and an Angavastram.
About Sangeet Natak Akademi:
The Sangeet Natak Akademi, also known as the National Academy of Music, Dance, and Drama, is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was established in 1953 with the aim of promoting and preserving India’s traditional performing arts, including music, dance, and theatre.
