Pavani Pasumarthi receives Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for preserving India’s classical performing arts
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Pavani Pasumarthi, a Carnatic music faculty member at Acharya Nagarjuna University, was honored with the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for her contributions to preserving India's classical performing arts.
Background
The award was presented by Union Minister for Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, on October 19, 2026. The honor is conferred by the Sangeet Natak Akademi to recognize excellence in classical performing arts.
Facts for Prelims
- BodySangeet Natak Akademi: The national academy for music, dance, and theatre in India.
- PostPavani Pasumarthi: Carnatic music faculty member at Acharya Nagarjuna University.
- PlaceRabindra Bhavan: Venue for the award ceremony located in New Delhi.
- FactUstad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar: Award recognizing excellence in classical performing arts.
Prelims practice question
Which institution is the national academy for music, dance, and theatre in India?
- (a)Sahitya Akademi
- (b)Lalit Kala Akademi
- (c)Sangeet Natak Akademi
- (d)National Gallery of Modern Art
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Answer: (c) Sangeet Natak Akademi — The note identifies Sangeet Natak Akademi as the national academy for music, dance, and theatre.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of national academies and cultural institutions in preserving India's intangible heritage and promoting classical performing arts in the modern era.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional support: Role of Sangeet Natak Akademi in documenting and subsidizing traditional art forms
- Pedagogical integration: Challenges in balancing academic curricula with classical arts preservation in universities
Keywords: Intangible Heritage · Cultural Preservation · Classical Performing Arts · Institutional Support
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