Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 12 June 2025
The Sangeet Natak Akademi, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has opened the nomination process for the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards and the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the year 2024-25. Eligible artists from the Andaman & Nicobar Islands are encouraged to submit their applications online.
These national-level recognitions are aimed at honouring outstanding achievements in the fields of music, dance, theatre, traditional/folk/tribal arts, puppetry, and other performing arts. The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is one of the highest national recognitions given to practicing artists, gurus, and scholars, while the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar specifically recognises young talent below the age of 40.
Aspiring artists from the islands can apply through self-nomination by visiting the official website of the Akademi at www.sangeetnatak.gov.in. All applications must be submitted online, and the last date for submission is July 14, 2025.
For complete eligibility criteria, required documents, and further guidelines, interested individuals are advised to carefully review the details provided on the official website.
This initiative provides a valuable opportunity for artists to gain national recognition and support in their respective fields of performing arts.