Pawan Kalyan to Inaugurate IGNCA Regional Centre in Tirupati
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), under the Ministry of Culture, is set to inaugurate its 10th Regional Centre in the sacred city of Tirupati on March 12, 2025, at 2:30 PM. This new centre will play a pivotal role in preserving and promoting India’s diverse cultural heritage while fostering research, education, and artistic expression.
The inauguration, held in collaboration with the National Sanskrit University, Tirupati (NSKTU), will be graced by esteemed dignitaries. Shri K. Pawan Kalyan, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, will be the Chief Guest, while Padma Vibhushan Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam, a renowned scholar and trustee of IGNCA, will be the Guest of Honour. The event will also witness the presence of Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary of IGNCA, and Prof. G. S. R. Krishna Murthy, Vice Chancellor of NSKTU.
A Cultural Hub for Research and Expression
The IGNCA Regional Centre, Tirupati, located at Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Sannidhi Veedhi, Tiruchanoor, will serve as a multidisciplinary space dedicated to research, training, performances, exhibitions, and scholarly publications. The centre will provide an academic and creative platform for artists, researchers, and scholars, contributing significantly to the study and promotion of Indian art, music, dance, literature, and craft.
Programs and Vision
IGNCA’s regional centres operate with the mission to place the arts within the context of the natural and human environment while expanding India’s cultural engagement with other civilizations. The includes:
• Research: Conducting in-depth studies on art, culture, and performance traditions.
• Publications: Publishing significant research findings to enrich academic discourse.
• Training: Offering certificate courses in conservation and cultural studies.
• Creative Activities: Hosting workshops, book launches, debates, and lectures.
• Performances: Showcasing Indian music, dance, literature, and craft.
• Exhibitions: Organizing displays that highlight Indian art, Culture and Heritage.
Expanding IGNCA’s Reach
With the launch of its 10th regional centre, IGNCA continues to expand its footprint across India, ensuring the conservation and celebration of the country’s rich artistic and cultural legacy.
