Pracheen Kala Kendra

Promotes and preserves Indian classical arts through education, training, and cultural events, reaching a global audience

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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Examination Services

    Pracheen Kala Kendra conducts examinations in Indian Classical Music (vocal & instrumental), Classical Dances, and Fine Arts (Painting) twice a year, including Annual and Bi-Annual sessions. These examinations cover a wide range of subjects and award certificates and diplomas to successful candidates. The courses are meticulously designed in collaboration with experts to meet academic and professional standards, emphasizing methodical learning. With a robust infrastructure, the Kendra ensures well-organised examinations held at designated centres across India and abroad, attracting approximately three lakh students each year. This comprehensive examination system contributes to the promotion and preservation of Indian classical arts.

  • Training & Hobby Classes Programme

    District

    Chandigarh

    Mohali

    States

    Chandigarh

    Punjab

    Pracheen Kala Kendra offers regular training and hobby classes in Music, Dance, Fine Arts (Painting), and Gurmat Sangeet for children, providing them with exposure to India's classical arts. Experienced teachers and artists in their respective fields provide instruction to children and other interested learners. The programme not only introduces learners to these art forms but also encourages them to pursue in-depth training, preparing them for the Kendra's annual examinations. This initiative aims to foster a love for classical arts among young enthusiasts.

  • Training Programme for Specially Abled & Underprivileged Children

    District

    Chandigarh

    Mohali

    States

    Chandigarh

    Punjab

    Pracheen Kala Kendra demonstrates a strong commitment to the education, training, recreation, and holistic development of physically handicapped, impoverished, and underprivileged children, a significant segment of society. The Kendra places considerable effort into enhancing their well-being, offering relief and recreational opportunities. Moreover, it places a special focus on the education and training of disabled children, providing both physical and psychological support to help them achieve self-sufficiency. Scholarships are set aside for these students, who receive free instruction in music, dance, and related arts, empowering them to pursue their education and build self-reliant lives. Through these initiatives, the Kendra strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of these children.

  • Library Facilities

    District

    Chandigarh

    States

    Chandigarh

    Pracheen Kala Kendra recognizes the pivotal role of a library in supporting educational endeavours worldwide. To facilitate learning, the Kendra maintains an expansive library that provides students with open access to a wide array of textbooks, reference materials, journals, magazines, periodicals, and research reports covering classical and folk music, dance, and Fine Arts. The library continually updates its collection with authoritative and rare publications authored by renowned scholars, ensuring that students have valuable resources for their studies.

  • Audio - Video Archive Facility

    District

    Chandigarh

    States

    Chandigarh

    Pracheen Kala Kendra boasts a remarkable Audio-Video Cell housing an extensive collection of audio and video recordings featuring outstanding live performances by renowned maestros of our era. These valuable resources are provided to students for practice (Riyaz) to help them achieve higher levels of excellence, guided by qualified Kendra instructors. It's important to note that this vast collection serves educational purposes rather than commercial gain. Furthermore, the Kendra has ambitious plans to establish a permanent foyer dedicated to the exhibition of musical instruments, encompassing both classical and folk varieties, with a special focus on regional folk instruments.

Leadership Team

  • N S Rattan

    Vice - Chairman

  • Sajan Koser

    Secretary

  • Dr. Shobha Koser

    Treasurer-cum-Registrar

  • T C Gupta

    Member, Executive Board

  • Surinder Kumar Monga

    Chairman

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • Registration Number

    72 of 1957-58

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • FCRA

    Not Available

About

  • Headquarters

    Chandigarh, Chandigarh

  • Since

    1956

Impact

Over 3 lakh students annually participate in the Kendra's examinations and programs, making it one of the largest organizations for arts education in India.

Vision and Mission

To preserve, promote and propagate Indian classical arts and culture by providing quality education, training and performance opportunities.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    Pracheen Kala Kendra, Sector 35-B, Chandigarh, Chandigarh

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Society

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management