About
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Headquarters
Udupi, Karnataka
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Since
1975
Yakshagana Kalaranga is a cultural organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Yakshagana, a traditional folk theater form from Karnataka, Indi Read morea. It focuses on nurturing the rich heritage of Yakshagana through performances, workshops, and training programs. The organization aims to keep this vibrant art form alive, passing on its legacy to future generations while showcasing its unique blend of music, dance, and storytelling.
Action
Yakshagana Kalaranga organizes Yakshagana performances, workshops, seminars, competitions, and training programs to support and develop the art form and its practitioners.
Cause Area
Impact
The organization has conferred over 355 awards to Yakshagana artists, provided financial assistance and insurance to artists, and supported students through scholarships and educational programs.
Vision & Mission
To preserve, promote, and develop the art of Yakshagana while ensuring the welfare of its artists and passing on the tradition to future generations.
Programs
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Yakshanidhi
Each year on May 31st, Yakshanidhi hosts an artists' gathering (samaavesha), offering a range of support and activities for artists. These include organizing medical checkup camps, providing healthcare services, conducting art workshops, and gifting valuable items to participants. Additionally, artists are covered under the JeevanAnand Insurance scheme, with Yakshanidhi covering 50% of the premium costs. A directory listing the names and contact details of all Yakshagana artists is published annually and distributed to them for easy reference. In collaboration with the Canara Bus Owners Association, Yakshanidhi also provides professional artists with bus passes that include a 50% discount.
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Vidyaposhak
To support academically strong yet financially challenged students in Udupi district, the Vidyaposhak wing was founded in 2005. This program is open to students from low-income backgrounds who studied in Kannada medium and scored 80% or above in SSLC. Vidyaposhak volunteers conduct home visits to verify applicants' claims, evaluate their financial situation, and assess their needs, ultimately recommending eligible students for scholarship support.
Milestones & Track Record
Yakshagana Kalaranga has celebrated its decennial, twentieth year, and silver jubilee, established wings like Yakshanidhi, Vidyaposhak, and Yakshashikshana, and inaugurated a new Yakshagana development center in 2024.
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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Registration ID
UDP-S68-1985-86
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12A
AAAAY0510AE20191
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80G
AAAAY0510AF20211
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Society