The necessity of Akademi’s direct support and intervention in providing quality training in identified areas of performing arts where such facilities do not exist, has been felt from time to time. These include subjects such as lighting, costume making, stage craft, experimental choreography, music compositions and choral singing etc. including conservation and management of performing arts heritage. The Executive Board of Sangeet Natak Akademi have therefore decided that Akademi should start short term certificate courses in such identified areas. This initiative would also lead to creating job oriented training opportunities for the new generation keeping in view the expanding entertainment industry of India.