UPSC CSE Prelims 2024

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)



Formation : 

1950 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad


Independent India’s first Education Minister : 

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad


Source :  iccr.gov.in


Objectives : 

To actively participate in the formulation and implementation of policies. 

To foster and strengthen cultural relations and mutual understanding between India and other countries. 

To promote cultural exchanges with other countries and people; and to develop relations with nations.

The Council addresses its mandate of cultural diplomacy through a broad range of activities.

In addition to organising cultural festivals in India and overseas, the ICCR financially supports a number of cultural institutions across India, and sponsors individual performers in dance, music, photography, theatre, and the visual arts.

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