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
The Ministry of Culture launched the 'Gyan Bharatam' initiative to preserve and digitize India's manuscript heritage, hosting the first Gyan Bharatam International Conference in New Delhi from September 11-13, 2025. The conference gathered over 1,100 participants, including scholars and cultural practitioners, to discuss the importance
Digital Preservation
The Ministry of Culture has initiated various technological measures for the digital preservation of India's cultural heritage, including the digitization of manuscripts, artifacts, and audio-visual documentation. Key projects include the documentation of over 118,000 antiquities by the Archaeological Survey of India, the digitization of 350,000 manuscripts
Manuscript Heritage
The Government of India is set to host the first International Manuscript Heritage Conference titled ‘Reclaiming India’s Knowledge Legacy Through Manuscript Heritage’ in September 2025. This event commemorates the 132nd anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's address at the Parliament of the World's Religions. The conference will
Jatan Scheme
The Ministry of Culture has reported on the Jatan Scheme, which focuses on the conservation and digitization of archaeological artifacts across India. Over the past three years, significant funds have been allocated for the preservation of ASI-protected monuments, with detailed expenditure provided for various states. The Jatan initiative has successfully
Cultural Heritage
The Ministry of Culture in India is actively engaged in the preservation and promotion of the country's tangible and intangible cultural heritage. With 3685 centrally protected monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the government has established 7 Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) to promote folk art and
Museum Grants Scheme
The Museum Grants Scheme aims to establish new museums and modernize existing ones across India. It supports digitization of art objects and capacity building for museum professionals. The scheme has benefitted various states, with Madhya Pradesh receiving the highest funding over the past five years. The initiative is part of
IP filings
India has experienced a 44% increase in intellectual property (IP) filings over the past five years, attributed to significant policy reforms and digitization efforts. Geographical Indications (GI) saw a remarkable 380% growth, while startups and MSMEs benefited from substantial fee reductions and expedited services. The modernization of the IP ecosystem
Museum Grant Scheme
The Ministry of Culture has announced a Museum Grant Scheme that provides financial assistance for the establishment and development of museums, digitization of collections, and training of museum professionals. Proposals for funding must be submitted in a prescribed format along with relevant documents. The scheme has been operational since 2013-14,