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 Kala Kendera Building at Bikram Chowk Jammu | |
| Abbreviation | Cultural Academy |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Bikram Chowk Jammu J&K, |
| Location | |
Region served | India |
Publication |
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Parent organisation | President Kala Kendera J&K |
The Kala Kendera Jammu (Centre for Art) [1]is an Autonomous Body working under the aegis of Department of Culture , Government of Jammu and Kashmir. The main objective of the Society is to promote , preserve and document Visual Arts besides Music and Literature. [2]
In September 1995, an agreement was reached between the former Governor and the Union Minister for Human Resources, determining that a Multipurpose Cultural Complex would be established in Jammu with financial assistance from the Government of India. [3] Kala Kendra Jammu, established under the auspices of the Union Government of India, stands as a beacon for cultural development in the region. While similar Kala Kendras in Bhopal, Jaipur, Goa and other states have become iconic cultural destinations, Kala Kendra Jammu is on the cusp of fulfilling its envisioned role. [4]
History
editThe Kala Kendra Society is a registered body governed by its own constitution. Initially founded in 1996, the Kala Kendra Jammu was formally registered under the Societies Registration Act VI of 1998 (1941 AD of Jammu and Kashmir) by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir. On the 25th of January, 2024, the Kala Kendra Society was re-registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir. The development of the Kala Kendra project was planned to be executed in three distinct phases: Phase I—Art Galleries; Phase II—Seminar Hall and Auditorium; and Phase III—Science Centre and Planetarium. [5]
Main functionaries
editAs per Constitution of the Kendera the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir is serving as as the perpetual President of the Society. The Secretary of the Society, is responsible for implementing the policies and directives of the General Council. [6]
References
edit- ↑ {{Cite web |title=Kala Kendera Jammu url=https://www.indiaculture.gov.in/sites/default/files/annual-reports/Final_Min_of_Culture_Eng_AR_for_Net_14-09-23_18092023.pdf |access-date=2025-12-26 |website=Ministry of Culture|archive-date=26 December2025 |
- ↑ https://jkmonitor.org/index.php/local-news/kala-kendra-to-be-developed-as-a-centre-for-performing-visual-arts-chief-secretary
- ↑ https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/kala-kendra-instrumental-in-promoting-cultural-heritage-of-jammu-secy-tourism/ </ref
- ↑ https://risingkashmir.com/com-secy-culture-takes-stock-of-work-at-kala-kendra-jammu/
- ↑ https://statetimes.in/cs-declares-open-7-day-exhibition-at-kala-kendra/
- ↑ https://statetimes.in/cs-declares-open-7-day-exhibition-at-kala-kendra/