Cultural Heritage
The Ministry of Culture has reported that there are 3,685 centrally protected monuments/sites under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Regular inspections are conducted to assess their condition, and conservation efforts are made as needed. No monument is currently in dilapidated condition. The report includes details of funds
public libraries
The Ministry of Culture has reported that library legislation has been enacted in 19 States/Union Territories in India, as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. The Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF) provides financial assistance for public library development and supports the National Mission on Libraries (NML) Scheme,
BRICS
The Indian delegation, led by Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, participated in the Xth BRICS Ministers of Culture Meeting in Brasilia, Brazil, on May 26, 2025. The meeting focused on enhancing cultural cooperation among BRICS nations, emphasizing the importance of cultural diversity, sustainable development, and the return of cultural
Adventure Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism is enhancing adventure tourism in India by collaborating with State Governments and Union Territories. Through schemes like 'Swadesh Darshan' and 'PRASHAD', financial assistance is provided for tourism infrastructure development. The Ministry has also established Model Adventure Safety Guidelines in partnership with the
MICE Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism has identified MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) as a crucial segment of tourism in India. A National Strategy and Roadmap has been formulated to promote the MICE industry, focusing on institutional support, ecosystem development, competitiveness enhancement, ease of doing business, marketing India as a MICE
Ministry of Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism has identified 42 destinations across four themes: Culture and Heritage, Spiritual, Eco Tourism, and Vibrant Villages under the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) scheme. A total of 36 projects have been sanctioned, with a completion timeline set for March 2026. The projects aim to enhance tourism
Chalo India
The Ministry of Tourism has launched the Chalo India initiative aimed at encouraging the Indian diaspora to promote India as a tourist destination among their non-Indian friends. The initiative has issued 30 e-tourist visas to date and focuses on promoting lesser-known destinations and cultural heritage sites to increase India'
Jal Jeevan Mission
The Government of India has announced the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) until 2028, aiming to provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) to every rural household. As of July 2025, over 15.67 Crore rural households have tap water supply, representing 80.95% of the total rural households.
Jal Jeevan Mission
The Ministry of Jal Shakti reports significant progress in reducing fluoride-affected habitations in India under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Launched in 2019, JJM aims to provide safe drinking water to rural households. The number of fluoride-affected habitations has decreased from 7,996 in 2019 to 248 in 2025. Community
Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee
The Ministry of Heavy Industries held a Special Lecture Session on July 28, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, to honor the 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The event featured speeches from key officials, including Minister of State Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma and Secretary Shri Kamran Rizvi,
PMUY
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has implemented various measures to promote better LPG consumption among beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). Launched in 2016, PMUY aims to provide deposit-free LPG connections to women from poor households. The government has achieved significant milestones in connection releases and
SHAKTI Policy
The Revised SHAKTI Policy, 2025 aims to streamline coal allocation to the power sector by providing greater flexibility and accessibility. It simplifies the previous allocation process into two main windows, ensuring transparency and encouraging competition among power producers. The policy is expected to increase coal availability, boost mining activities, and