The Italian Cultural Centre, under the Embassy of Republic of Italy in New Delhi, actively promotes an understanding of Italian traditions and culture in India through a variety of cultural events that facilitate circulation of ideas in arts and sciences. The Centre collaborates with institutions and museums such as the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the National Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art, the Lalit Kala Akademi, the Directorate of Film Festivals, National School of Drama, and the India Habitat Centre as part of its yearly programme.