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Introduction

he Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) is one of the premier institutions working in the field of linking
Teducation with culture. Established in 1979, pioneered by Smt. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay and Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan, it
functions as an autonomous organization under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, Government of India. At the philosophical core of
the CCRT lies a commitment to holistic education, encompassing the cognitive, emotional and spiritual development of children. To this
end the CCRT conducts education grounded in cultural knowledge and understanding as conducive to clarity, creativity, independence ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13
of thought, tolerance and compassion.
CCRT has been contributing to the strengthening of the foundation of the nation by making education culture based and
meaningful. The CCRT has its headquarters in New Delhi and three Regional Centres at Udaipur in the west, Hyderabad in the
south and Guwahati in the north-east to facilitate the widespread dissemination of Indian art and culture. The CCRT revitalizes
the education system by creating an understanding and awareness among teachers, students and educational administrators
about the plurality of the regional cultures of India and integrating this knowledge with education.

CCRT’s main thrust is to make variety of training programmes for in-service teachers, teacher educators, educational administrators and
students throughout the country. It also organizes special training programmes for the physically and mentally challenged children. The
training programmes provide an understanding and appreciation of the philosophy, aesthetics and beauty inherent in Indian art and
culture and focus on formulating methodologies for incorporating a cultural component in curriculum teaching. The role of culture in
science and technology, housing, agriculture, sports i.e. in all aspects of development and growth is emphasised.

Main Functions

Organizes theoretical and theme based academic programmes on Indian art and culture for
teachers and students.

Conducts Workshops to provide practical training and knowledge in crafts to be incorporated
in school curriculum. Various art activities like drama, music, narrative art forms, classical
dances, etc. are organized to create an awareness of the regional variations and richness of
cultural expressions of our country.

Organizes various educational activities for school students, teachers and children belonging
to governmental and non-governmental organizations under its Extension Services and
Community Feedback Programme, to create an awareness of the need for conservation of the
natural and cultural heritage.

Collects and develops a library of resources in the form of scripts, digital photographs,
audio and video recordings and films with the objective of producing culturally-oriented
educational aids to encourage the art and craft forms of rural India and their revival.

Prepares publications and other audio-visual material which attempt to provide an
understanding and appreciation of the different aspects of Indian art and culture.

Implements Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme for providing facilities to young
talented children in the 10-14 age group to study one or the other art form.

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