Culture mirrors entity and identity of an individual as well as society and the nation. The epithet ‘Unity in diversity’ finds best expression perhaps in the sphere of India’s cultural front which is always secular and cosmopolitan in nature. As far as West Bengal is concerned, the State can very rightly take pride in its highly rich heritage and tradition of art and culture. The Government encourages people of all walks of life from both the urban and rural areas to develop their respective art and culture. It even provides infrastructure facilities and monetary grants as well as assistance to the deserving individuals, groups and organisations. The cultural policy of the Government is always people oriented and as such it attaches much importance to the uplift and development of the folk art and culture. Festivals, workshop, seminars etc. are arranged off and on in Kolkata and all other districts for giving a boost to the artistes and workers in this particular front. For extending infrastructure facilities to all kinds of performing arts the Government has built six auditoriums in Kolkata and one at Siliguri & 34 others in different districts of West Bengal. With a view to the dissemination of arts and culture in an extensive manner various Academies like State Music Academy, Natya (Drama) Academy, Rajya Lok Sanskriti Parshad, Charukala Parshad, Paschimbanga Jatra Academy are established and vested with the power and responsibility of discharging their duties in their respective fields of performance.