New Delhi, Nov. 18 : The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts will celebrate its 24th Foundation Day on November 19 (Thursday) to commemorate the 92nd birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

The IGNCA was launched on November 19, 1985 by the late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in the fond memory of his mother.

The institution was formally established as an autonomous trust on March 24.

To celebrate the twin occasion, the IGNCA is organising classical dance performances by celebrated exponents of Indian art at 6.30 p. m. at its premises.

The cultural events will include an Odissi performance by Padmasree Madhvi Mudgal and dancers of the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya; a Bharatanatyam performance by Padmasree Geeta Chandran and the Natya Vriksha Dance Company and a Kathak performance by the Kathak Kendra Repertory Company. (ANI)