

Chandigarh is well set on the cultural map of India. There are over more than 100 cultural group's consisting of amateur and matured artists who have given great fillip to the cultural life of Chandigarh. The Department of Cultural Affairs boots them by sponsoring their performances from time to time. Department of Cultural Affairs, Chandigarh Administration supports various cultural activities in the Union Territory of Chandigarh by organizing various cultural events / programmes from time to time. Apart from it, Department gives annual grant-in-aid to the Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi, Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi, Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi and Tagore Theatre Society, for carrying out its various cultural activities throughout the year. It is a matter of pride for Chandigarh Administration for having the state-of-the–art acclaimed Tagore Theatre, which is a cultural happening place in the city and witnessed the performances of many renowned national and international theatre artists.