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Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar to 82 Artists

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The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar recognizes 82 young artists for outstanding contributions to Indian performing arts, with a special ceremony and festival showcasing their talents in New Delhi.

Highlights of the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar Ceremony:

• Event Details: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, will present the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2022 and 2023 to 82 young artists.
• Date and Venue: The award ceremony will take place on 22nd November 2024, at 11 A.M., at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
• Presiding Officials: The ceremony will be led by Dr. Sandhya Purecha, Chairman of Sangeet Natak Akademi, and Smt. Uma Nanduri, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture.

Festival of Performing Arts

• Post-Ceremony Event: After the award ceremony, a Festival of Performing Arts will feature the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar recipients.
• Venues: The performances will be held at three venues in New Delhi:
  • Meghdoot Theatre Complex
  • Abhimanch Theatre, National School of Drama
  • Vivekanand Auditorium, Kathak Kendra
• Dates: The festival will run from 22nd to 26th November 2024.

About Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar:

• Purpose: Instituted by Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2006, the award honours young performers (under 40 years) in music, dance, drama, folk arts, tribal arts, and puppetry.
• Award Details: The Yuva Puraskar includes a Rs 25,000 prize, plaque, and angavastram.
• Objective: The award aims to encourage and motivate young artists in various performing arts of India, fostering cultural growth and preservation.

Sources Referred:

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times