Suro Bharati Sangeet Kala Kendra (West Bengal)

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.