President of India conferred Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (AkademiPuraskar) for the years 2022 and 2023 to 91 eminent artists (two joint award).
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The Akademi Awards are being conferred since 1952.
These honours not only symbolize the highest standard of excellence and achievement, but also recognize sustained individual work and contribution.
The honour of Akademi Fellow carries a purse money of Rs.3, 00, 000/- (Rupees three lakhs) while the Akademi Award carries a purse money of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh), besides a Tamrapatra and Angavastram.