Three Kuchipudi dancers from Kurnool selected for NYP's 'Bharat ki Santan' programme
Appreciating the three students Likitha, Satyasri and Madhu Hasika for their selection, former Rajya Sabha member and senior leader T.G. Venkatesh on Thursday (July 31, 2025) said that it is a proud moment that three from Kurnool district have been selected from Andhra Pradesh.
The students will participate in the programmes to be conducted by the NYP across the nation showcasing the rich traditions and culture of the country and its languages. The three recently underwent training at Tiruchur in Kerala.
Meanwhile, TGV Fine Arts Academy president Dr K.V. Bhargav Kumar has been elected as the executive member of South Asia Samaikyatha Samstha which comprises of 14 countries as members.
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The Hindu
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Three Kuchipudi dancers from Kurnool selected for NYP's 'Bharat ki Santan' programme
Three Kuchipudi dancers from the TGV Fine Arts Academy in Kurnool have been selected for the 'Bharat ki Santan' programme of the National Youth Project (NYP). The three students are among 14 selected from the entire South India. Appreciating the three students Likitha, Satyasri and Madhu Hasika for their selection, former Rajya Sabha member and senior leader T.G. Venkatesh on Thursday (July 31, 2025) said that it is a proud moment that three from Kurnool district have been selected from Andhra Pradesh. The students will participate in the programmes to be conducted by the NYP across the nation showcasing the rich traditions and culture of the country and its languages. The three recently underwent training at Tiruchur in Kerala. Meanwhile, TGV Fine Arts Academy president Dr K.V. Bhargav Kumar has been elected as the executive member of South Asia Samaikyatha Samstha which comprises of 14 countries as members.
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