The SAARC Music Foundation is a vibrant cultural initiative dedicated to celebrating and preserving the rich musical heritage of South Asia. Officially affiliated with the Social Welfare Council under registration number 337427/80/081, the foundation fosters regional unity through music by organizing dynamic programs such as workshops, festivals, competitions, conferences, and cultural exchanges across SAARC member nations saarc music foundation.Their objectives include preserving indigenous art forms—like Nepal’s folk tunes and traditional instruments—establishing digital archives, publishing related journals and books, and actively involving youth in leadership-through-arts initiatives . The foundation is led by seasoned figures in the music and cultural scene, with B. P. Wagle as President, supported by Ganesh Subedi (Vice President), Bhadra Oli (Secretary General), Parbati Chapagai (Treasurer), and Aruna Gandharva (Executive Member) . A notable highlight of their journey includes the official establishment and registration of the foundation in October 2024 in Kathmandu, aiming to bolster inter-regional artistic collaboration for cultural cohesion and appreciation