How many artists were awarded the Lalit Kala Akademi Award at the 65th National Exhibition of Art in 2026?

Awards were presented to 20 artists at the Lalit Kala Akademi's 65th National Exhibition of Art in 2026, while 270 artworks were selected for display out of 6,175 entries submitted by 2,495 artists from 27 states and Union Territories. Established in 1954, the Lalit Kala Akademi promotes Indian visual arts and cultural diversity through painting, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media.