Chhath Mahaparva
The Ministry of Culture in India is seeking multinational support for the nomination of Chhath Mahaparva to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. A meeting was held with representatives from the UAE, Suriname, and the Netherlands to discuss the festival's significance and gather support. Chhath Mahaparva, celebrated widely
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
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
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
IGNCA
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) will hold a two-day National Symposium on July 30-31, 2025, in New Delhi, to celebrate the inscription of the Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra in the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register. The event will feature prominent speakers, including the Minister
UNESCO
India's Maratha Military Landscapes have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee, marking India's 44th entry. This recognition celebrates the architectural and cultural significance of twelve forts from the Maratha Empire, spanning from the 17th to
AI Readiness Assessment
The UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia, in collaboration with the IndiaAI Mission and Ikigai Law, hosted the 5th Stakeholder Consultation on AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) in New Delhi on June 3, 2025. The event gathered over 200 experts from various sectors to discuss strategies for responsible AI adoption