Swachhata Hi Seva
The Ministry of Culture has launched the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' (SHS) campaign for 2025, running from September 17 to October 2. This year's theme, 'Swachhotsav', combines festive spirit with cleanliness. Activities include Nukkad Natak, competitions, workshops, and plantation drives. The initiative aims to engage
Ministry of Culture
The Ministry of Culture has reported significant achievements under the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) from November 2024 to August 2025, focusing on transparency, efficiency, and cleanliness in governance. Key accomplishments include resolving 2000 public grievances, disposing of various references, and conducting cleanliness initiatives such as drives
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
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
Ministry of Culture
The Ministry of Culture, through the Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF), provides financial support for the development of public libraries in India. This includes funding for library resources, furniture, construction, and modernization of services. The assistance is based on eligible applications from State/UT Library Authorities, with detailed proposals
Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Ministry of Culture's 'Scheme for Safeguarding the Intangible Heritage and Diverse Cultural Traditions of India' aims to preserve and promote India's rich intangible cultural heritage through various initiatives. Operational from 2013 to 2016, the scheme recognized ten forms of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)
Cultural Heritage
The Ministry of Culture has examined the cultural heritage preservation laws of Kenya and Seychelles to inform India's approach. The Seychelles model emphasizes institutional autonomy, while Kenya focuses on community involvement. The Ministry oversees 43 organizations dedicated to preserving India's cultural heritage and administers seven Central
Cultural Infrastructure
The Ministry of Culture's budget has been raised from Rs. 3260.93 crore in FY 2024-25 to Rs. 3360.96 crore for FY 2025-26. This increase will enhance cultural infrastructure, including new museum buildings and advanced digital technologies. The funding supports various cultural initiatives aimed at engaging youth
Samvidhan Hatya Diwas
The Government of India has officially declared that 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' will be observed annually on June 25, starting from 2024 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed in 1975. The Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Home Affairs will oversee various programs, including thematic exhibitions,
Hamara Samvidhan
The Ministry of Culture has launched a year-long campaign titled 'Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhiman' to commemorate 75 years of the Indian Constitution, celebrated on Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) on November 26, 2024. The campaign aims to enhance public awareness of the Constitution, highlight the efforts behind its creation,
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,
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,