Lalit Kala Academy was set up in 1954 at New Delhi.
Sangeet natak Academy was established in 1953 at New Delhi. Its function is to conduct survey research of different art forms in India.
Sahitya Academy was established in 1954 at New Delhi. Its aim is to encourage production of high class literature in several languages of India.
The National Book Trust of India was set up in 1957.
ASI - Archaeological Survey of India - was established in 1861. Its headquarters is in New Delhi.
Indian Council for Cultural Relations was established in 1950, and it strives to promote and to strengthen cultural relations and mutual understanding between India and other countries. The Council administers the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for the promotion of peace and international understanding.
NSD - National School of Drama - was set up in 1959 in Delhi.
Dances : There are two main branches of Indian dance, namely classical and folk. Classical dances are those which are based on ancient dance disciplines and have rigid rules for presentation.