Ministry of Culture
33rd Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande Memorial Music Festival Concludes on a Grand Note in Nagpur
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The Ministry of Culture’s South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC) in Nagpur concluded the three-day, 33rd Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande Memorial Music Festival (July 29-31, 2026). The finale featured a flute recital by Padma Shri Pt. Ronu Majumdar, a Hindustani vocal performance by Dr. Bharat Balvalli, and recognitions of staff members Deepak Kulkarni and Shashank Dande. The event was compered by Renuka Deshkar and overseen by SCZCC Director Aastha Karlekar and Deputy Director Mithila Talwanekar.