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The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is conducting Swachhta Pakhwada from 16 to 30 April 2026 as a part of the Swachh Bharat Mission. This involves a variety of cleanliness and awareness activities across the nation, spearheaded by cultural institutions under the Ministry. The initiative includes mass participation events
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The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has initiated a nationwide filmmaking competition titled 'VM Frames' to celebrate the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'. The competition invites filmmakers to interpret the national song in contemporary formats including reels, AI-based films, and short films, reflecting themes of
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The Ministry of Culture underscores the inclusion of Indian Classical Dances in schools as part of the National Education Policy 2020 to promote art-integrated, experiential learning. With support from autonomous bodies like Kalakshetra Foundation, Sangeet Natak Akademi, and Centre for Cultural Resources & Training, the policy facilitates education and scholarships
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The Ministry of Culture in India has revamped the Indian Culture Portal to enhance how cultural heritage is shared and accessed. This new version, built with advanced technology, aims for better functionality and engagement, featuring sections for educational exploration like 3D models and historic battles. The portal's key
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The Ministry of Culture, through its agencies like Zonal Cultural Centres, Sangeet Natak Akademi, and Lalit Kala Akademi, has significantly increased its efforts to support and promote Indian artists. Over the last three years, thousands of artists and numerous cultural institutions have received financial assistance. Additionally, initiatives like the "
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The Ministry of Culture, Government of India and YouTube have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to globally promote Indian traditional folk and tribal music. This collaboration aims to empower Indian folk musicians by providing digital tools and global platform visibility, facilitating structured training programs, and supporting creative entrepreneurship among
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The Ministry of Culture in India has launched various initiatives in line with the Panch Pranas to enhance culture as a source of livelihood, employment, and social empowerment. These initiatives aim to integrate culture with education, skill development, tourism, and the digital economy. Several schemes and festivals are implemented to
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The Ministry of Culture, through its Global Engagement Scheme, seeks to internationally promote India’s cultural heritage by empanelling artists for international performances, notably in the Festival of India abroad. The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has sponsored numerous art troupes in the past five years, aiming to showcase
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The Ministry of Culture has clarified that there is no current proposal to reduce funds for the Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY). Detailed financial data from 2017 onwards shows consistent allocation, with the scheme serving as an umbrella initiative since its inception. Additionally, financial support has been provided to other
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The Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, announced the establishment of 21 new museums and the development of 23 existing ones under the Museum Grant Scheme over the past five years at the Rajya Sabha. The Ministry of Culture supports museum initiatives at the regional, state,
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The Ministry of Culture acknowledges the significant global impact of various elements of India's cultural heritage like yoga, performing arts, cinema, and traditional crafts. While specific mapping of cultural exports isn't conducted, initiatives under the Global Engagement Scheme aim to enhance the international presence of Indian
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The Ministry of Culture has announced financial assistance and fellowship support for artists and art organizations involved in performing arts through the Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojna scheme. The ministry has detailed the support provided across various schemes over the last three years in India, including specific allocations to the state