Our Affiliations

History & Foundation

• Founded in 1993: The institution was officially established on 5th August 1993, following efforts that began as early as 1990 by prominent cultural enthusiasts of West Bengal. sskalakendra.orgsurobharati.wixsite.com
• Registered under law: It is registered under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961. sskalakendra.orgsurobharati.wixsite.com

Mission & Scope

• Cultural Examination Board: SBSKK positions itself as one of India’s largest cultural examining organizations, providing structured certification in music, dance, fine arts, recitation, and more. sskalakendra.org+1surobharati.wixsite.com
• Institutional scale:
  • Affiliated institutions: Over 6,000 schools and centers across India and beyond. surobharati.wixsite.comsskalakendra.org
  • Students: Serving hundreds of thousands, with reports indicating figures ranging from over 4 lakhs to 800,000 students. surobharati.wixsite.comsskalakendra.org
  • Teachers: Supported by a network of 11,000+ teachers. surobharati.wixsite.com

Services & Activities

• SBSKK offers a broad array of services including:
  • Affiliation services for cultural institutions across India and internationally. sskalakendra.orgsurobharati.wixsite.com
  • Yearly diploma/certificate examinations in multiple art forms. sskalakendra.orgsurobharati.wixsite.com
  • Courses, workshops, cultural programs, competitions, art exhibitions, and publishing endeavors (magazines, research papers, books). sskalakendra.orgsurobharati.wixsite.com
  • Support services including financial assistance to deserving artists. sskalakendra.org

Standards & Recognition

• The examination system is ISO 9001:2015 certified, ensuring international standards of quality and reliability. surobharati.wixsite.com
• Recognized by Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, adding academic credibility. surobharati.wixsite.com

Leadership & Governance

• Founder & Leading Figure: Eminent vocalist Mr. Broja Behari Chakraborty led the initial founding and launch efforts. sskalakendra.org
• NGO Registration Details: Registered as an NGO with registration number S/074127, in Hooghly (West Bengal), effective 5th August 1993. NGO Foundation
• Current governing members include:
  • President: Arijit Chakraborty
  • Vice President: Saptarshi Saha
  • Secretary: Broja Behari Chakraborty
  • Assistant Secretary: Sagar Dasgupta
  • Treasurer: Tripti Chakraborty
  • Members: Pritam Dutta and Souvik Baskey NGO Foundation

Head Office & Contact

• Main Office:
  • Address: Ground Floor, ‘Binoy Bhaban’, 19/I Vivekananda Lane, Serampore, Hooghly, West Bengal – 712201 (just a minute from Serampore Railway Station). SURA BHARATI SANGEET KALA KENDRA
  • Alternate Office: 9 Dr. G.C. Goswami Street, Serampore, Hooghly – 712201 (for training purposes). SURA BHARATI SANGEET KALA KENDRA
• Communication Channels:
  • Phones: Office – (033) 3202-5004; Additional lines for affiliations and centre-in-charges are available. SURA BHARATI SANGEET KALA KENDRA
  • Emails: One for centre-in-charges and another for students. SURA BHARATI SANGEET KALA KENDRA

Summary

Suro Bharati Sangeet Kala Kendra stands as a distinguished cultural education and examination body with deep roots in West Bengal. Founded in 1993, it has since developed into a nationally—and internationally—recognized institution. With ISO-certified examination systems, affiliations across thousands of institutes, and a broad portfolio of services, SBSKK is a dynamic catalyst for promoting and sustaining India’s rich artistic heritage.

Founded in 1956, Pracheen Kala Kendra (PKK) is one of India’s oldest and most respected institutions dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and dissemination of Indian classical arts. It offers education and training grounded in the traditional Gurukul parampara across music (both Hindustani and Carnatic), various classical dance forms including Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Odissi, as well as fine arts such as painting Pracheen Kala KendraPracheen Kala Kendra.PKK stands out with its expansive network of over 3,800 affiliated centres across India and abroad, including regions like the USA, UK, Canada, Singapore, Nepal, Bangladesh, and the UAE. It serves around 300,000 students, making it one of the largest cultural education organizations today Pracheen Kala KendraPracheen Kala Kendra.Its mission emphasizes accessibility in the arts, welcoming learners universally—irrespective of age, religion, gender, or background—and firmly upholding the values of Indian philosophy and spirituality Pracheen Kala Kendra.

Campus Infrastructure

Chandigarh Complex (Head Office)

• A landmark five-storey complex located in Sector 35-B, Chandigarh.
• Constructed with support from the Indian government’s Department of Culture (costing around ₹40 lakh), it was inaugurated on 22 February 1989 by sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Pracheen Kala Kendra.
• Hosts administrative offices, classrooms, performance spaces, a research wing, auditorium, guest accommodations, and training facilities Pracheen Kala Kendra+1Pracheen Kala Kendra.

Mohali Complex (Administrative Office)

• Located in Sector 71, SAS Nagar (Mohali), this five-storey cultural complex was inaugurated on 12 September 2003 and embodies the founders’ grand vision Pracheen Kala Kendra.
• Equipped with training rooms for music, dance, and fine arts; rehearsal spaces; reference library; art gallery; two modern auditoriums; a hostel for domestic and international learners; and a serene environment ideal for study and practice Pracheen Kala Kendra+1Pracheen Kala Kendra.

Cultural Programs & Educational Outreach

PKK is deeply active in cultural programming and scholarly initiatives:

• Performance Wing: Organizes the longstanding All-India Bhaskar Rao Nritya & Sangeet Sammelan since 1969. It also hosts monthly baithaks in Chandigarh (since 1996) and quarterly ones in Delhi (since 2013), along with the annual Guru M.L. Koser Festival of Music & Dance Pracheen Kala Kendra.
• Research Wing: Dedicated to preserving rare compositions from maestros, and preserving folk traditions. It undertook notable projects such as documenting folk arts of Himachal Pradesh (Kullu and Kangra regions), and organized the Punjab Folk & Tribal Arts Festival (1991) and the All-India Kathak Seminars-Cum-Festivals (1994), covering the Jaipur, Lucknow, and Banaras gharanas Pracheen Kala Kendra.
• Educational Outreach: PKK has expanded to offer after-school programs in karate, Hindustani music, painting, etc., aimed at immersing younger generations in classical arts, featuring certifications that carry recognition nationwide The Indian Express.