Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Awards for 2024 and 2025
Why in the news
The President of India is set to hand over the Sangeet Natak Akademi honours for two years, 2024 and 2025, in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Honours: Fellowships (Akademi Ratna) and Awards (Akademi Puraskar) of the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
- Years covered: 2024 and 2025.
- Presenter: the President of India; venue Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
The two honours
| Honour | Other name | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Fellowship | Akademi Ratna | Highest honour; capped at 40 living eminent personalities |
| Award | Akademi Puraskar | Recognises outstanding contribution to performing arts |
Significance
- Recognises achievement in India’s performing arts.
- The cap on Ratna makes it a rare distinction.
Exam angle
- Highest honour of the Akademi: Akademi Ratna.
- Cap: 40 living eminent personalities.
- Venue: Vigyan Bhawan; field: performing arts.