SPIC MACAY
“Each of our art forms represents a philosophy of life — a unique way to travel to the inner Everest.”
— Dr. Kiran Seth, Founder
What's Happening
Across India, Right Now
Highlights
Why Heritage Matters
Our world is at a crossroads
The outer domain — science, technology, engineering — builds capability. The inner domain — classical music, meditation, craft — builds character. India's great contribution was recognizing both. Our ancestors mapped art forms with the same rigour that modern science maps to Nanotechnology, Quantum Physics, Artificial Intelligence, and Biotechnology. Each art form has discovered a unique way to travel to the inner Everest, and help the human being in reflecting the purpose of life.
Today's students face an epidemic of stress, anxiety, and restless minds. Our ancestors devised beautiful techniques to address this — methods that don't just prevent mental distress but unlock creativity.
“Heritage and science together shape leaders whose commitment extends beyond career — to become fine human beings who serve society and the nation.”
Outer Domain
Science, technology, engineering — builds capability
Inner Domain
Classical music, meditation, craft traditions — builds character
In Numbers
Our Impact
In Numbers
1 Cr+
Students Reached
10,000+
Artists Performed
200+
Art Forms
500+
Chapters
Join Us
Be Part of the Movement
Whether you're a student, teacher, parent, or professional — there's a place for you in SPIC MACAY.
Volunteer
Join your nearest chapter and help organise programmes in schools and colleges.
Host a Program
Invite a master artist to perform at your institution — free of charge.
Attend an Event
Find upcoming concerts, workshops, and conventions near you.
Donate
Support the movement — every rupee funds a child's first encounter with heritage.
How We Do It
We focus on experiments that succeeded in educational institutions over 5 decades
~5,000 programmes annually, entirely volunteer-driven through nishkaam karma (selfless service), reaching ~30 million students across 500+ chapters in every state and union territory.
Sample Tunes for Your School Bell
Where We Reach
From village schools to the world's finest universities
SPIC MACAY is not a city movement. From remote tribal schools to IITs, from Kendriya Vidyalayas to international universities — the same masters perform everywhere. Heritage has no paywall.
500+
Chapters
300+
Cities
20+
Countries
Rural & Government Schools
Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, tribal schools, and government schools across small towns and villages.
KV Leh, NV Bastar, Tribal School Koraput, Govt School Dharamshala
Private Schools & Colleges
Private schools, universities, and professional colleges in metros and tier-2 cities.
DPS, DAV, Amity, Christ University, Manipal, SRM
Centrally Funded Institutions
Every IIT, IIM, NIT, AIIMS, and IISER has a SPIC MACAY chapter. These are among our most active chapters.
IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIM Ahmedabad, NIT Trichy, AIIMS Delhi, IISc
International Universities
Diaspora chapters and international university partnerships across 20+ countries.
TU Delft, Stanford, KTH Stockholm, University of Washington
The same Padma Vibhushan awardee who performs at Rashtrapati Bhavan performs at a tribal school in Bastar — because art is education, not entertainment.
The Movement Is Its People
People like you are the movement
An entirely volunteer-driven network — students, professionals, homemakers, retirees — united by nishkaam karma (selfless service). No one is paid. Everyone gives.
Priya Sharma
Student, IIT Hyderabad
“I joined to organize one concert. Three years later, I've coordinated 40 programmes and found a purpose beyond my degree.”
Kunda Mahurkar
Homemaker, Bengaluru
“My children grew up attending SPIC MACAY programmes. Now I coordinate events at 12 schools in our neighbourhood.”
CS Pancham
Retired Manager, SBI
“After 35 years in banking, I wanted to give back. SPIC MACAY gave me a way to serve that feels deeply meaningful.”
Sabyasachi Dey
Senior Data Analyst, Deloitte Consulting
“I use my weekends and leaves to coordinate Virasat festivals. The joy on students' faces when they hear Dhrupad for the first time — nothing compares.”
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Our Supporters
Keeping heritage free for every student
CSR Partners
Corporate social responsibility funding from companies committed to education and culture.
Government Support
Ministry of Education, Ministry of Culture, and state governments support programmes in educational institutions.
Individual Donors
Alumni, artists, and well-wishers contribute to keep the movement running across 500+ chapters.
SRF Limited
SBI Payments
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Culture
Lal Family Foundation
Nucleus Software
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