Kala Utsav is an initiative of
the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) under Rashtriya Madhyamik
Shiksha Abhiyan, to promote arts in education by nurturing and showcasing the
artistic talent of school students at the secondary stage in the country.
Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) recognises the importance of
aesthetics and artistic experiences for secondary-level students, which play a
major role in creating awareness of India’s rich cultural heritage and its
vibrant diversity. In the context of education of Arts (Music, Theatre, Dance,
Visual Arts and Crafts), the initiative is guided by the recommendations of the
National Curriculum Framework 2005 (NCF-2005). Though India has a long
tradition of art and artistic practices, a uniform process of identifying
artistic talents in school education is yet to be developed. We also have a tradition
of using arts in the process of learning: the narrative tradition is one such
example. These traditions also show us the creative expansion from the
individual to the community, which contributes towards the overall development
of the society.