Indian Council for Cultural Relations:
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It was founded in 1950 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad who was independent India’s 1st Education Minister.
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It is an autonomous body under the administrative control of Ministry of External Affairs.
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ICCR Objectives:
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To actively participate in formulation and implementation of programmes and policies relating to India’s external cultural relations.
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To foster and strengthen mutual understanding and cultural relations between India and other countries.
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To promote cultural exchanges and develop relations with other countries and people, national and international organization in field of Culture.
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