PM Modi congratulates Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar awardees for promoting Indian culture and music

Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has extended his congratulations to the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar awardees, recognizing the talented young artists for their exceptional contributions to Indian culture and music. In response to a tweet by Sangeet Natak Akademi, the Prime Minister applauded the artists and wished them success in their future endeavors.

The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar is an annual award presented to young artists below the age of 40, recognizing their excellence in various forms of Indian classical music, dance, and theater. The award was instituted by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance, and Drama in 2006, to honor the legacy of the legendary shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan.

Congratulations to the talented youngsters who have been conferred the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar. Best wishes for their future endeavours. May they keep popularising Indian culture and music in the times to come. https://t.co/zX7G0zzfF7

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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 17, 2023

The Sangeet Natak Akademi recently announced the recipients of the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021, comprising a total of 46 artists from different parts of India. The awards were conferred in recognition of their remarkable talent and their potential to contribute to the enrichment of Indian cultural heritage in the future.

In his message to the awardees, Prime Minister Modi appreciated their achievements and encouraged them to continue popularizing Indian culture and music in the times to come. The Prime Minister's congratulatory message reinforces the significance of the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar in recognizing and nurturing the next generation of talented artists and promoting the rich cultural heritage of India.