New Delhi: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) on Tuesday convened a high-level national review meeting aimed at reshaping India’s tribal development strategy through community-led, evidence-based and integrated interventions. Held at Kartavya Bhawan-1 in New Delhi, the full-day conference brought together senior officials from over 30 States and Union Territories,…
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MGMD Scheme Not Linked With ODOP, Govt Tells Lok Sabha
The Union Government on Monday clarified in Parliament that the Ministry of Culture’s Mapping of Cultural Heritage of Villages (MGMD) initiative has no provision for integration with the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme and remains confined to digital documentation of village-level cultural assets. The clarification was provided by Union…
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Gyan Bharatam Mission Digitizes Over 7.5 Lakh Manuscripts
The Gyan Bharatam Mission, launched under the Union Budget 2025-26 by India’s Ministry of Culture, aims to safeguard, preserve, and digitize India’s rich manuscript heritage. Aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the initiative combines cultural preservation with human capital development, ensuring ancient knowledge continues to inspire future generations….
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Decoding India’s Ayurvedic Manuscripts: CCRAS–CSU Workshop
In a landmark step towards preserving India’s classical medical heritage, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of AYUSH, partnered with the Central Sanskrit University (CSU), New Delhi, to conduct a 15-day Transliteration Capacity Building Workshop on Ayurvedic Manuscripts. The programme took place at CSU’s…
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Summit Delegates Embrace India’s Spiritual Heritage
The Global Buddhist Summit (GBS) hosted a momentous visit by around 250 foreign monks and delegates to the Qila Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, where they offered prayers to the Holy relics of Buddha. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 3, 2026, the exhibition captivated participants with the history…
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233-Year-Old Valmiki Ramayana Gifted to Ayodhya Ram Katha Museum
New Delhi/Ayodhya: In a landmark step towards preserving and showcasing India’s civilisational heritage, a rare 233-year-old Sanskrit manuscript of the Valmiki Ramayana has been permanently gifted to the International Ram Katha Museum in Ayodhya. The historic manuscript was formally presented by Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi, Vice Chancellor of the Central Sanskrit…
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Dharmendra Pradhan Launches 55 Timeless Works
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan released 55 literary works in classical Indian languages, including Tamil, Odia, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Indian Sign Language, at an event held in New Delhi on 6 January 2026. The releases include 41 books developed by the Centres of Excellence for Classical Languages under…
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Sanskriti Jammu & Kashmir Highlights Region’s Ancient Culture
Jammu and Kashmir is not only known for its natural beauty but also as a cradle of India’s cultural, spiritual, and philosophical heritage. This essence was celebrated with the launch of the film and coffee table book ‘Sanskriti Jammu & Kashmir’ at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts…
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Vice President Highlights Destination Tourism & Heritage
New Delhi, October 18, 2025 – The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today called for strategic development of destination-specific tourism and emphasized the preservation of India’s cultural heritage during a briefing on key initiatives of the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Culture. The discussion took place…
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PMJVK Centres to Promote Heritage, Classical Languages
The Ministry of Minority Affairs has announced the establishment of Centres of Excellence across Indian universities to promote and preserve heritage and classical languages. These centres are being set up under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK), aimed at safeguarding India’s rich linguistic and philosophical traditions. DAVV Indore launches…