Hon’ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu presents 65th National Exhibition of Art and 3rd Print Biennale India awards to artists, celebrating India’s rich artistic heritage and contemporary creativity

The President of India presented the 65th National Exhibition of Art and the 3rd Print Biennale India awards in New Delhi, organised by the Lalit Kala Akademi under the Ministry of Culture. The event recognized artists for their contributions to traditional and contemporary visual arts. Officials present included the Union Minister of Culture and Tourism and the Secretary, Ministry of Culture. The 65th National Exhibition of Art received 6,175 artworks from 2,495 artists across 27 States and UTs, selecting 270 artworks for exhibition and 20 for awards. Additionally, the Ministry of Culture announced the upcoming India Biennale 2026, scheduled from December 4, 2026, to March 21, 2027, across heritage sites in Delhi.