Gyan Bharatam Mission
The Government of India has launched the Gyan Bharatam Mission under the Ministry of Culture, aiming to survey, document, conserve, and digitize over one crore manuscripts from academic institutions, museums, libraries, and private collections across the country. The mission's core objective is to create a National Digital Repository
Cultural heritage
The Ministry of Culture oversees the conservation and maintenance of 3685 centrally protected monuments in India, managed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) and Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) are involved in documenting and promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) through various programs. The ASI also
Buddha
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) hosted an exhibition titled 'Footsteps of the Buddha: A Sacred Map', which explores the life of the Buddha and the influence of his teachings across Asia. The exhibition features a hand-crafted fibre map highlighting sacred sites and the journey
Bhagavad Gita
The two-day national seminar at IGNCA focused on the inscription of the Bhagavad Gita and Natya Shastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. Culture Secretary Vivek Agarwal emphasized the need for collective efforts in preserving cultural heritage and announced initiatives for manuscript preservation and dissemination. The event featured
PRASHAD Scheme
The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 54 projects under the PRASHAD scheme, aimed at enhancing tourism infrastructure at religious and heritage sites across India, with an estimated cost of Rs.1726.74 Crores. Additionally, 40 projects have been approved under the SASCI scheme for iconic tourist centers, totaling Rs.3295.
UNESCO
The Ministry of Tourism has announced the recognition of Maratha Military Forts by UNESCO, highlighting the importance of conservation and maintenance of protected monuments across India. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for this ongoing work, which includes providing essential amenities at various sites. The Ministry supports tourism
Sustainable Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism has announced a National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism and the Travel for LiFE programme to encourage sustainable practices among tourists and businesses. The Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme aims to develop responsible tourist destinations. Financial assistance is provided to state governments and agencies for enhancing tourism
National Archives of India
The National Archives of India, in collaboration with the Higher Education Department of Nagaland, is set to organize an exhibition titled 'Development of Education in North Eastern India' on August 8, 2025. The event will be inaugurated by Nagaland's Governor, Shri La. Ganesan, and will showcase
Bhagavad Gita
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) hosted a two-day symposium to celebrate the inscription of the Bhagavad Gita and Bharatamuni’s Natyashastra in the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register. The event featured prominent speakers, including Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who emphasized the enduring
Piprahwa Relics
The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has announced the historic return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha, made possible through a partnership with Godrej Industries. Discovered in 1898, these relics are of immense spiritual significance and were saved from an auction in Hong Kong. The repatriation reflects
Piprahwa Relics
The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, announces the historic repatriation of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha, made possible through a partnership with Godrej Industries. Discovered in 1898, these relics are of immense spiritual significance and were saved from an auction in Hong Kong. The initiative reflects India&
Piprahwa Relics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Bhagwan Buddha to India after 127 years, emphasizing the importance of preserving the nation's cultural heritage. The relics, discovered in 1898 and taken during the colonial period, were successfully brought back after appearing in an