The NCPA is committed to preserving and promoting India's rich and vibrant artistic heritage in the fields of music, dance, theatre, film, literature and photography, as well as presenting new and innovative work by Indian and international artists from a diverse range of genres including drama, contemporary dance, orchestral concerts, opera, jazz and chamber music.
Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) or The National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama is the national level academy for performing arts set up by the Government of India. The academy functions as the apex body of the performing arts in the country to preserve and promote the vast cultural heritage of India expressed in music, dance and drama. It also works with governments and art academies in states and territories of the country. Throughout the year, the NCPA presents a range of programmes in association with SNA.