R.N. Mirdha appointed Chairman Sangeet Natak Akademi
Shri Ram Niwas Mirdha assumed the office of Chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi today. The appointment is for a period of five years. Shri Mirdha replaces Ms. Sonal Mansingh.
A veteran politician, parliamentarian and administrator, Shri Mirdha has held various prestigious assignments as Cabinet Minister at the Centre as well as in Rajasthan during his long political career spanning over four decades. He has been associated with the culture and art related activities and held important positions in these fields. Shri Mirdha was chairman of the Lalit Kala Academy, the National Institute of Sports and the Delhi Urban Arts Commission. He was member Executive Board of UNESCO from 1993 to 1997 and President of Indian Heritage Society. Besides, he also held position of President, Youth Hostel Association of India and Deputy Chairman of the Special Organizing Committee for IX Asian Games.
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