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President Murmu Bestows Lalit Kala Akademi Awards, Urges Broader Art Access
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 07:33 PM
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President Ram Nath Murmu presented the Lalit Kala Akademi Awards at the ceremony, emphasizing the need to make art more accessible to all Indians.
On Thursday, President Ram Nath Murmu presided over the annual Lalit Kala Akademi Awards ceremony held at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi. The event honored 15 artists across various disciplines, including painting, sculpture, and performance art, for their outstanding contributions to Indian art.
During the ceremony, the President presented the awards to the recipients, acknowledging their creative excellence and the cultural impact of their work. He highlighted the role of contemporary art in reflecting societal changes and encouraging dialogue.
In his remarks, President Murmu called for a broader reach of art to the masses, urging the government and cultural institutions to expand outreach programs, digital platforms, and educational initiatives that bring art into everyday life.
The awards ceremony, organized by the Lalit Kala Akademi, aims to promote artistic talent and preserve India’s rich cultural heritage. President Murmu’s emphasis on accessibility underscores a growing focus on democratizing art across the country.
During the ceremony, the President presented the awards to the recipients, acknowledging their creative excellence and the cultural impact of their work. He highlighted the role of contemporary art in reflecting societal changes and encouraging dialogue.
In his remarks, President Murmu called for a broader reach of art to the masses, urging the government and cultural institutions to expand outreach programs, digital platforms, and educational initiatives that bring art into everyday life.
The awards ceremony, organized by the Lalit Kala Akademi, aims to promote artistic talent and preserve India’s rich cultural heritage. President Murmu’s emphasis on accessibility underscores a growing focus on democratizing art across the country.