Ol Chiki script centenary celebration inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi. Learn key facts about Santhali language, Raghunath Murmu, Eighth Schedule inclusion, and exam-important points for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways and State PSC exams. President Droupadi Murmu Flags Off Centenary Celebrations of the Ol Chiki Script in New Delhi 📌 Overview of the…
Gyan Bharatam initiative is India’s national mission to digitize over one crore manuscripts using AI, OCR, and blockchain technology. Explore its objectives, benefits, and historical significance. Gyan Bharatam Initiative: India’s Push to Digitise and Preserve Its Manuscript Heritage What is the Gyan Bharatam Initiative? The Gyan Bharatam initiative is a major national mission led by…
Sahitya Akademi Hindi Translation 2025 highlights the release of Lithuanian novel The Last Day as Antim Din in collaboration with the Embassy of Lithuania, strengthening India’s cultural diplomacy and global literary exchange. Landmark Hindi Translation Strengthens Cultural Ties In October 2025 the Sahitya Akademi—India’s premier literary institution under the Ministry of Culture—released the Hindi version…
UNESCO recognition Indian texts: IGNCA hosts a national symposium on the inclusion of Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register, highlighting India’s cultural heritage preservation. IGNCA Hosts National Symposium on UNESCO Inclusion of the Gita & Natyashastra Symposium Overview The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), under the…
Government Unveils “Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar” Project to Document Village Heritage The Government recently launched the ambitious “Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar” project, aiming to document and preserve the rich heritage of Indian villages. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Culture, seeks to safeguard the diverse cultural, historical, and architectural legacy embedded within rural areas…
Ministry of Culture Administers Financial Assistance to Veteran Artists Scheme The Ministry of Culture has announced a financial assistance scheme for veteran artists, folk artists, and artisans. The scheme aims to provide monetary assistance to those who have contributed to their respective fields for a long time but are facing financial difficulties due to age-related…
Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar : Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2019-2020 and 2021 Presented to 102 Artists The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, recently presented the prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2019-2020 and 2021 to 102 young artists in the field of music, dance, theatre, traditional and folk arts, and literature. The…
Cultural Diversity India | Tribal Dance Festival & Military Tattoo to be Held in New Delhi The Ministry of Culture has announced that it will be organizing a Tribal Dance Festival and Military Tattoo in New Delhi. The event is scheduled to take place from 16th to 18th April 2023 and is expected to attract…
Ministry of Culture Reports Missing 50 ASI Protected Monuments The Ministry of Culture has recently reported the disappearance of 50 Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-protected monuments across the country. These monuments, which are an important part of India’s cultural heritage, have gone missing due to various reasons, including encroachment and neglect. The ASI was founded…
