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ethnographical research. The Cultural Informatics Lab of IGNCA undertakes
interactive multi-media projects, with rich academic content. The work on Ajanta
caves, Brhadishwara temple, pre-historic art of India are some of the most
significant works in this genre. This division has also developed a multi media
presentation on tradition and art form Devnarayan.
The Kaladarsana Division is responsible for dissemination of in-house
research and hosts exhibitions and programmes related to the academic
resources of the centre. It also collaborates with like-minded organizations to
show case the best in various genres of art. IGNCA has three regional centres:
The regional centre, Bengaluru is aimed at intensifying the Centre's studies on
the southern region's art and cultural heritage. The regional centre, Varanasi
mainly focuses on Indological and Sanskrit studies.The Northeastern regional
centre, Guwahati collaborates in programmes relating to the culture-rich
communities of the north eastern region. IGNCA is conducting three post
graduate diploma course in preventive conservation, cultural informatics and
buddhist studies. Apart from that IGNCA also conducts regular training
programmes and workshops for the scholars and researcher in the relative fields
such as Epigraphy, Natya Shastra, Vastu Kala, Traditional Arts.
A wide range of programmes are organized by IGNCA throughout the
year. The regular programmes held at IGNCA are the Friday Film Circle (every
second and fourth Friday at 6 p.m.) and the Thursday Book Circle (every fourth
Thursday at 4.30 p.m.) The Centre hosts public lectures regularly which are
also webcast. Detailed information on all resources, activities, facilities and
programmes of IGNCA is available on the website www.ignca.gov.in and its
Facebook page. The bi-monthly IGNCA programme schedule, can be
subscribed free from its website.
Centre e for Cultural Resources and Training
The Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) is one of the premier
institutions working in the field of linking education with culture. CCRT was
set up in 1979 as an autonomous organization by the Government of India.
With headquarters in New Delhi, it has three regional centres at Udaipur,
Hyderabad and Guwahati. The broad objectives of CCRT are revitalize the
education system by creating an understanding and awareness among students
about the plurality of the regional cultures of India and integrating this
knowledge with education. The main thrust is on linking education with culture
and making students aware of the importance of culture in all development
programmes. It conducts a variety of training programmes for in-service teachers
drawn from all parts of the country. The training provides an understanding
and appreciation of the philosophy, aesthetics and beauty inherent in Indian
art and culture and focuses on formulating methodologies for incorporating a
cultural component in curriculum teaching. This training also stresses the role
of culture in science and technology, housing, agriculture, sports, etc. It creates
awareness amongst students and teachers of their role in solving environmental
pollution problems and conservation and preservation of the natural and
cultural heritage.