Mizoram
In a significant address, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Bairabi-Sairang railway line, marking Aizawl's inclusion on India's railway map. He emphasized the transformative impact of this connection on the livelihoods of Mizoram's people, enhancing access to markets, education, and healthcare. The PM highlighted the
Gyan Bharatam Mission
During the International Conference on Gyan Bharatam in New Delhi, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of digitizing India's rich cultural heritage, including its vast collection of manuscripts. He highlighted the mission's goals of preserving, innovating, and adapting India's knowledge traditions while engaging the
Gyan Bharatam
In his address at the International Conference on Gyan Bharatam in New Delhi, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of digitizing India's rich cultural heritage, particularly its vast collection of manuscripts. He highlighted the four pillars of India's knowledge tradition: Preservation, Innovation, Addition, and Adaptation. The
Gyan Bharatam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the International Conference on Gyan Bharatam on September 12 in New Delhi, where he will launch the Gyan Bharatam Portal aimed at accelerating manuscript digitisation and preservation. The conference, themed 'Reclaiming India’s Knowledge Legacy through Manuscript Heritage', will gather scholars
Buddhist Iconography
The Fourth Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy Memorial Lecture, held at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, focused on the origins of Buddha imagery. Prof. Naman Ahuja emphasized Coomaraswamy's contributions to understanding Indian art, particularly the roots of image worship in Indian traditions. Recent discoveries challenge previous theories,
Bistirna Parore
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched 'Bistirna Parore', a musical voyage on the Brahmaputra, to commemorate the birth centenary of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. The event, flagged off by Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, features cultural performances and aims to celebrate Hazarika's legacy and contributions
Lok Samvardhan Parv
The Ministry of Minority Affairs successfully organized the 5th edition of Lok Samvardhan Parv from August 26 to September 4, 2025, in Kochi, Kerala. The event aimed to empower minority community artisans and culinary specialists through market linkages and visibility. It featured 100 stalls showcasing traditional crafts from 25 states,
Onam
On the eve of Onam, President Droupadi Murmu extended warm greetings to all citizens, particularly the people of Kerala, emphasizing the festival's significance in celebrating cultural heritage, unity, and gratitude towards farmers. She urged everyone to respect cultural diversity and strengthen national unity. Source: Original Link
Ganesh Chaturthi
On Ganesh Chaturthi, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) inaugurated an exhibition featuring rare Ganesh sculptures from the Lance Dane collection, alongside paintings by K. Viswanathan. The exhibition, titled 'Vighneshwara Kutumb: Ganesh and His Family', highlights various forms of Ganesh and aims to connect the
Ramayana
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) hosted an event to launch a cultural trilogy by Dr. Vinod Kumar Tiwari, focusing on the Ramayana and its significance in Indian culture. The event featured notable speakers, including Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avadheshanand Giri, who emphasized the Ramayana's role
Intellectual Property
The Ministry of Culture is enhancing awareness and protection of Intellectual Property (IP) related to India's cultural heritage by establishing dedicated IP cells in its academies and centers. These cells aim to educate artists about IP rights, facilitate IP registration, and support Geographical Indication (GI) registration for traditional
Classical Dance
The Ministry of Culture is actively promoting classical dance through various financial assistance schemes, including grants to cultural institutions, scholarships for young artists, and support for the Guru-Shishya tradition. Significant funding has been allocated to enhance training and performances in classical arts, with a focus on preserving India's