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Indira Gandhi National Center (IGNCA)

2nd July, 2021 Culture

Context

  • Refurbished Janpath building for Indira Gandhi National Center for Arts was inaugurated by Minister of State(I/C) for Culture and Tourism.
  • Till the time the permanent building of IGNCA is constructed, the center has been temporarily shifted to the Janpath Hotel building. This is due to Central Vista redevelopment.

 

About

  • Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi is a premier government-funded arts organization in India.
  • It is an autonomous institute under the Union Ministry of Culture.
  • Indira Gandhi National Center (IGNCA) for the Arts is home to invaluable collections of artifacts, manuscripts, books, paintings, sculptures, and all that reflect the heritage of Indian culture.

 

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