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Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya was established with the sole purpose to provide and promote academics in Indian classical dances in its pristine purity. Performing Arts (Dance) was brought on par with every other stream of education. My vision has been and will always be to bring about the traditional sanctity of Guru-Shishya Parampara (teacher taught tradition) to every stratum of the society and especially young minds transmitting the rich Indian culture from generations to generations unto perpetuity. I am proud to say that, today, Nalanda is the torchbearer decorated with Indian heritage, glowing with the light of educational degrees by our highly reputed Mumbai University.
Kanak Rele was conferred the Gaurav Puraskar by the Government of Gujarat in 1989 and the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, in 1990. Kanak Rele was honoured with the title 'Kala Vipanchee' by Vipanchee, a pioneering institution for Indian music and dance, in 2005.In 2006, the Government of Madhya Pradesh conferred the Kalidas Samman on her for her contributions to and excellence in the field of classical dance. She is also a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the M S Subbulakshmi Award.In 2013, she was conferred the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.
