Sangeet
Natak Akademi, situated in New Delhi, is one of the premier institutions
of dance, music and performing arts of India. It boasts of a large
audio-visual archive. Every year, this autonomous organization, which is
funded by the Government, bestows honors on the outstanding artists in
the field of performing arts. It also arranges performances by renowned
veterans as well as young talented artists. Sangeet Natak Academy also runs training programs and awards scholarships to the deserving artists. The gallery in its resource center, along with its museum, displays a splendid collection of several types of Indian folk and classical musical instruments. It also exhibits elaborate masks and costumes used by the performers. The library has a collection of some rare and precious volumes that are not easily obtained elsewhere.