Centre for Cultural Resources and Training
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The Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) is an institution set up by the Ministry of Culture of India to support cultural education. Its main purpose is providing training programmes for serving teachers.
The CCRT also
- organizes activities such as school tours to museums, monuments and craft centres
- collects teaching resources including photographs, audio recordings, films and software
- publishes materials to promote understanding of Indian art and culture
- has a "Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme" for children aged 10-14, to help them develop their abilities in cultural fields especially rarer forms of art
- presents annual "CCRT Teachers' Awards"