Global Advisory Board
Mr Shirish Asthana
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Mr. Shirish Asthana is a distinguished member of the World Culture Forum Global Advisory Board, bringing a wealth of experience from various sectors. His extensive career spans roles in the Government of India, Corporate Sector, and Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs).
Growing up surrounded by eminent performers, Mr. Asthana became a keen music enthusiast and developed a deep passion for the arts particularly Indian Classical Music and he took a special interest in playing Tabla under the guidance of renowned Tabla Maestro late Sh.Surendra Bhatt of the ‘Banaras Gharana’. His professional journey includes significant exposure through delegations to international organizations such as the World Bank, ILO, UNIDO, and GIZ, and visits to countries including Vietnam, Germany, South Korea, and Britain.
Between 2020 and 2023, Mr. Asthana served as a Consultant for the Ministry of Culture (G.O.I)’s dealing with the scheme “Festival of India Abroad”. His role was to implement the scheme and he coordinated with key cultural institutions including the Sangeet Natak Akademi, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, National Gallery of Modern Art, Sahitya Akademi, and various Zonal Cultural Centres, among others.