Current Affairs - Art and Culture - Discussion

Nadi Utsav 2024, which celebrates the importance of India's rivers, was inaugurated at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi on September 19th. This fifth edition of the festival carries the theme ‘Rivers in Reverse: Making of a Lifeline’, emphasizing the critical components of a river and its surrounding culture. The event aims to raise awareness about the ecological and cultural significance of rivers, showcasing the connection between waterways and the communities that depend on them. Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, the IGNCA Member Secretary, played a key role in the festival's organization.