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ASI to Conserve and Maintain 3,685 Monuments Nationwide

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04 Dec 2025

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is spearheading conservation and maintenance efforts for 3,685 ancient monuments and archaeological sites of national importance across India. This initiative is part of a broader effort to preserve cultural heritage through the National Culture Fund (NCF), established to bolster resources for such projects through Public Private Partnerships (PPP). Additionally, 655 antiquities have been reclaimed from abroad since 1976, enhancing India's commitment to heritage preservation. The ASI's ongoing projects are rigorously monitored by a committee comprising ASI, donors, and the NCF. The Ministry of Culture has disclosed these undertakings in the Rajya Sabha.

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India and Guatemala Strengthen Ties at UN Social Development Commission Meeting

Union Minister of State Smt. Savitri Thakur met with Claudia Teresa Valenzuela Lopez, Vice-Minister of Social Development Guatemala, during the 2026 Commission for Social Development in New York to discuss enhancing cooperation in social development. The meeting underscored India's commitment to initiatives in social protection, education, and women&

Significant Increase in Cyclone Forecast Accuracy by India Meteorological Department

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has improved cyclone forecast accuracy between 2016-2025, achieving a 20-25% improvement in track prediction and 35-45% improvement in landfall and intensity prediction in recent years. The improvement is due to upgraded observation tools, numerical modeling, and data assimilation techniques. Efforts from Mission Mausam launched in 2025

India's Blue Economy: Boosting Seaweed Cultivation in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

The Government of India has initiated several projects to promote seaweed cultivation and marine fish farming in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands as part of the Blue Economy initiative. These efforts, managed by organizations such as the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and the National Institute of Ocean Technology,

Delhi Initiates Cloud Seeding Pilot Project to Combat Pollution

The Department of Environment, Government of Delhi, in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, has launched a pilot project to evaluate cloud seeding as a potential method for pollution mitigation in the Delhi NCR. Though currently in trial stages, the project aims to offer an emergency solution during high pollution episodes. Various

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India and Guatemala Strengthen Ties at UN Social Development Commission Meeting

Significant Increase in Cyclone Forecast Accuracy by India Meteorological Department

India's Blue Economy: Boosting Seaweed Cultivation in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Delhi Initiates Cloud Seeding Pilot Project to Combat Pollution