About
KalaGram is not-for-profit society for fine art initiatives in Gurugram, formed under the District Administration and Municipal Corporation of Gurugram, which aspires to protect and nurture the intangible cultural heritage of the district in a sustainable way. We aim to make Gurugram a place that is not just defined as a corporate hub, but a thriving and cultured microcosm of society, where art, culture, and artists have their due space.
KalaGram aims to undertake a holistic, collaborative, and focussed approach to disseminate education in various forms of art. Kalagram’s objective is to impart education in at least one form of art in fields including music (vocals), music (instrumental), dance, art, and craft. It also aims to organise various cultural events across the district of Gurugram.
Board Members
Chairperson
Sh Ajay Kumar (IAS)
Sh Ajay Kumar (IAS) is an Indian Administrative Officer who currently serves as the Deputy Commissioner of the Gurugram Administration.
Vice Chairman
Sh. Pradeep Dahiya
Commissioner Municipal Corporation Gurugram cum Vice Chairman KalaGram Society for Fine Arts Initiatives in Gurugram.
Secretary
Ravinder Kumar (HCS)
City Magistrate Gurugram and Secretary KalaGram Society for Fine Arts Initiatives in Gurugram.
Director
Shikha Gupta
Shikha is the founder of a non-profit organization called Udaan which imparts art education & also organizes public art events. She is a trained Artist and Art Therapist.
Life Time Member
Swati Rajmohan
Swati is a member of the Chief Minister's Good Governance Associates Program Team.
Life Time Member
Aparajita Varun (IAS)
Aparajita Varun is an Indian Administrative Officer who currently serves as Additional Deputy Commissioner of Faridabad.
KalaGram Advisory Board
Dr. Meenakshi Pandey
Advisory Board Member
Gopal Namjoshi
Advisory Board Member
Shilpa Sonal
Advisory Board Member
Vineeta Jerath
Advisory Board Member
KalaGram Executive Member
Bijender Kumar
DPRO
KalaGram Treasurer
Sh. Vijay Singla
MCG Chief Account Officer
KalaGram Working Committee Members
Shubhra Puri
Working Committee Member
She is the founder of Gurgaon First, an initiative that promotes sustainability, good governance, and women's safety in Gurugram.
Mohan Kant
Working Committee Member
An actor and theater enthusiast, he is known for his work in productions and for his role in the 2023 film Pinjre Ki Titliyaan.
Preeti Mishra
Working Committee Member
She is the author of several books, like the poetry collection Ladki Ishq Mein Doobi Nazar Aati Hai and the story collections Thakurain and Ganga Bai.
Seema Seth
Working Committee Member
After a long career in corporate, she founded the NGO Nayi Disha, which focuses on providing education to underprivileged children in Gurugram.
Ashutosh Shelat
Working Committee Member
A theater enthusiast, actor, writer, and director, he is a student of the late B.V. Karanth. He is also a theater facilitator with the Gurgaon Theatre Group.
Rajeshwar Vashishtha
Working Committee Member
A poet and writer, he has published several works including the novel Mutthi Bhar Ladai and the poetry collection Suno Valmiki.
Mission
Dissemination of quality and affordable fine arts education among the residents of Gurugram and promotion of art and culture in the district through a myriad of events and interventions.
Vision
To discover the cultural quotient of Gurugram by instilling an appreciation for art amongst the residents of the district.
Mandate
Fine art education initiatives:
Conducting weekly classes in various art forms for the citizens of Gurugram
Organising cultural events:
Organizing a variety of cultural events, catering to the diverse tastes of the citizens of Gurugram