Which of the following presents awards and recognitions in the field of Indian dances?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is Sangeet Natak Akademi.

• The Sangeet Natak Akademi is India's national academy for music, dance, and drama. It was established by the Government of India in 1952 to promote performing arts.
• It presents awards and recognitions in the fields of Indian classical dances, music, and drama to honor artists for their excellence.
• The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is considered one of the most prestigious recognitions for artists in India, including dancers of classical forms such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, and others.
• Besides promoting traditional dance forms, the academy also supports modern performing arts through grants and fellowships.

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• INTACH: The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) works for the preservation of India's cultural heritage, but it does not award recognitions in the field of Indian dances.
• Sahitya Akademi: This is India's national academy of letters, which awards and promotes literature in Indian languages but does not focus on dance.
• Lalit Kala Akademi: It is the national academy of fine arts in India, focusing on visual arts such as painting, sculpture, and photography, rather than performing arts like dance.