Kala Utsav

Kala Utsav is an initiative of the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India.

It was launched in 2015 to promote arts in education by nurturing and showcasing the artistic talent of school students in the country.

Background

The initiative is being organised under Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), to promote arts in education by nurturing and showcasing the artistic talent of school students at the secondary stage in the country.

Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) recognises the importance of aesthetics and artistic experiences for secondary-level students, which play a major role in creating awareness of India’s rich cultural heritage and its vibrant diversity. In the context of education of Arts (Music, Theatre, Dance, Visual Arts and Crafts), the initiative is guided by the recommendations of the National Curriculum Framework 2005 (NCF-2005).

Though India has a long tradition of art and artistic practices, a uniform process of identifying artistic talents in school education is yet to be developed. We also have a tradition of using arts in the process of learning: the narrative tradition is one such example. These traditions also show us the creative expansion from the individual to the community, which contributes towards the overall development of society.

Kala Utsav 2023

For the year 2023, the National level competition was held from 9-12 January 2024.

Kala Utsav 2023 witnessed performances in 10 art forms: 1. Vocal Music – Classical; 2. Vocal Music – Traditional Folk; 3. Instrumental Music – Percussive; 4. Instrumental Music – Melodic; 5. Dance – Classical; 6. Dance – Folk; 7. Visual Arts (2-dimensional); 8. Visual Arts (3-dimensional); 9. Indigenous Toys and Games; and 10. Drama (Solo acting). This year 336 girls and 334 boys from 34 states and Union Territories, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti showcased their art forms in all these genres.

For more details on the Kala Utsav 2023, click here.

Source: Kala Utsav Portal