To create awareness of Classical Art Forms amongst people from different walks of society, KHANAK Institute of Performing Arts was constituted by its founder Monisa Nayak in 2011.
Honoured with National Award 'Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar
2009' of Sangeet Natak Academy,India for notable achievements in the
field of Kathak dance.
Awarded Sanatana Nritya Puraskar from Sanskriti Pratishthan for
versatility and dedication to the art form.
'A' Graded Kathak Artiste at Doordarshan Kendra, New Delhi.
Empanelled by the ICCR in their Reference Panel of Artistes.
Received Sanskriti-Kalakriti Fellowship for the year 2006-2007 for
research in the field of Kathak Choreography.
Bestowed with the title 'Sangeet Kala Ratna' at the Guru Poornima Mahotsava.
National Talent Search Scholarship in Kathak by CCRT, Govt of India.
