New Delhi, February 27, 2026: Marking National Science Day 2026, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh asserted that women scientists are not just participants but powerful catalysts in India’s march towards Viksit Bharat. Addressing the celebration at the INSA Auditorium in New Delhi, he emphasized that inclusive scientific growth is essential…
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Centre Removes 18 Sites from Protected Monuments List
New Delhi: The Central Government has delisted 18 monuments from the list of protected monuments after determining that they no longer meet the criteria of national importance under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958. The development was disclosed by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism…
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India Safeguards 3,686 Monuments Nationwide
The Government of India has undertaken extensive measures to preserve the country’s rich tangible and intangible cultural heritage, including the conservation of 3,686 centrally protected monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). This information was shared by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a…
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Cultural Governance Reinforced Through Digital Tech
New Delhi: The Government of India has significantly enhanced digital cultural governance by deploying multiple technology-driven platforms to document, preserve and monitor the nation’s rich cultural heritage, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in a written reply, detailed how…
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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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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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ASI to Maintain 3,685 Monuments; NCF Boosts Heritage PPPs
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) currently undertakes conservation, maintenance and visitor-amenity works at 3,685 ancient monuments and archaeological sites of national importance across India, the government said in an official release. These efforts include routine repairs, pathways, landscaping, drinking water and toilet facilities as and when resources permit. Antiquities…
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Government Proposes Major Tourism Development in Nalanda
The Union Ministry of Tourism has proposed a comprehensive plan for the development and promotion of Nalanda as a key tourism and pilgrimage destination in Bihar. Following discussions with the State Government of Bihar, officials have requested a Destination Strategy and Development Plan for Nalanda to implement effective infrastructure and…