Each zone has a zonal headquarters where a zonal cultural center has been established. Several states have membership in multiple zones, but no state subdivisions are utilized in the zonal divisions. In addition to promoting the culture of the zones they are responsible for, each zonal center also works to cross-promote and create exposure to … Read more
The documented Art forms include Folk Dances, Folk Musical Instruments, Traditional Paintings, Classical Music, Classical Dance, Folk Arts and Crafts, Traditional Festivals, Folk Theatre etc. Besides, documentation on different art forms is taken up by the centre regularly. The Documentation Cell of the Centre has many rare art forms documented. Documented art forms will also … Read more
Carved out of Bihar in 2000, many treasures of the relatively new state of Jharkhand situated in the Chota Nagpur Plateau is still less known to most people. Nature wears her best clothes in this state. Many rivers like the Damodar, Brahmani, Kharkai and the Subarnarekha, flow gently adding to the natural charm of Jharkhand. … Read more
Snehlata Shrivastav, The Times of India, TNN | Jul 24, 2012 Anthropological Survey of India, Central Regional Centre, Nagpur has renovated its anthropological museum recently. The museum will be formally inaugurated at Seminary Hills at 11 am on July 27. Secretary of Ministry of culture, Government of India, Sangita Gairola will inaugurate the museum and director, … Read more
Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Kolkata [EZCC], an autonomous body, under Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India primarily engaged in promoting, strengthening and propagating the extremely rich folk and rural cultural traditions of the nation, is also implementing a Project sanctioned by the Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India under the SGSY (Special Project) Scheme … Read more