Indian Dance Governing Bodies

The Sangeet Natak Akademi is the apex body for the promotion and preservation of classical dance forms in India. It was established in 1952 and is headquartered in New Delhi.

The Folk and Tribal Dance Akademi is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was established in 2002 and is headquartered in New Delhi.

The Contemporary Dance Akademi is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was established in 2002 and is headquartered in New Delhi.

The National Institute of Dance is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was established in 1964 and is headquartered in New Delhi.

The National Centre for the Performing Arts is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was established in 1969 and is headquartered in Mumbai.

The National Festival of Dance and Music is an annual festival organized by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was started in 1952 and is held in New Delhi.

The National Awards for Dance are annual awards given by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. They were started in 1967 and are given to individuals and groups for their outstanding contributions to dance.

The National Scholarship Scheme for Dance is a scheme of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was started in 1961 and provides scholarships to students pursuing dance education.

The National Centre for the Performing Arts is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was established in 1969 and is headquartered in Mumbai. It has a state-of-the-art auditorium and other facilities for dance performances.

The Ministry of Tourism is responsible for the promotion and development of tourism in India. It has a number of schemes and programs to promote dance tourism, including the Incredible India campaign.

The Ministry of External Affairs is responsible for the promotion and development of India's relations with other countries. It has a number of programs and initiatives to promote dance diplomacy, including the Cultural Exchange Program.

The National Council of Educational Research and Training is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is responsible for the development of curriculum and textbooks for schools in India. It has a number of programs and initiatives to promote dance education in schools.

The University Grants Commission is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is responsible for the funding and development of higher education in India. It has a number of programs and initiatives to promote dance research in universities.

The Ministry of Rural Development is responsible for the development of rural areas in India. It has a number of programs and initiatives to promote dance festivals in rural areas, including the Sanskriti Sammelan.