- On June 5, 2026, at a dignified ceremony held in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, 51 artists who have made remarkable contributions to the fields of music, dance, theatre, and folk arts were honored with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
- Artists selected for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 were felicitated at this event, which took place at Lok Bhawan. The program infused new energy into the rich cultural heritage of both the state and the nation.
- The event also highlighted the pivotal role played by the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi in cultural preservation.
- For years, the Akademi has been working towards the promotion of music, dance, theatre, and folk arts. Beyond providing a platform for artists, the institution fulfills the crucial responsibility of preserving the state's endangered and traditional folk art forms.
- To date, the Akademi has collected and preserved over 5,500 hours of audio-visual material related to rare folk music, folk theatre, and other cultural genres.
- This archive will prove invaluable as a cultural legacy for future generations.
- The ceremony not only honored the contributions of the artists but also reinforced the commitment to preserving Uttar Pradesh's cultural richness and folk traditions.
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