Media
Digital Preservation and Promotion of Indian Art, Culture and Heritage
- August 18, 2025
Source: Press Information Bureau
Ministry of Culture and various organizations under it has taken following steps to leverage technology for the digital preservation of ancient Indian manuscript, artifacts, monuments and cultural performances including audio-visual documentation and digitization of archival material:
Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) has digitally documented 1,18,359 antiquities and artefacts under National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA).
Under 'Gyan Bharatam Mission' with the core objective of digitization and preservation of Indian manuscripts, 3.50 lakh Manuscripts has been digitized in collaboration with the 37 public or private institutions.
Ministry of Culture in technical collaboration with C-DAC, Pune has been using software named “JATAN” for digitization of museum collections.
The Abhilekh Patal is a digital repository curated by the National Archives of India (NAI) which serves as a gateway to India's historical legacy, offering a treasure trove of meticulously preserved documents and records.
The National Cultural Audio-Visual Archives (NCAA) is a trusted digital repository for rare and endangered cultural audio-visual recordings to promote and preserve the Cultural heritage of India.
Seven Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) across India with headquarters in Patiala, Prayagraj, Kolkata, Dimapur, Thanjavur, Nagpur, and Udaipur, conduct research & audio-visual documentation for the preservation and promotion of visual and performing arts, encompassing music, dance, theatre, literature, and fine arts.
Development of Cultural Industries
- August 18, 2025
Source: Press Information Bureau
The Government has taken various initiatives to develop cultural institutions and industries, provide technical and vocational training for cultural professionals, and create employment opportunities in the cultural and creative sector for sustained, inclusive, and equitable economic growth. They are Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture; The Institute of Archaeology under the Archaeological Survey of India; The National School of Drama, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture; The National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC); The School of Archival Studies (SAS) and The Indian Heritage Institute. Read the press release for the complete overview of these institutions.
IGNCA signed MoU with BSIP to mark India’s Unified Platform for Science and Culture
- August 13, 2025
Source: Press Information Bureau
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi, an autonomous trust under the Ministry of Culture, along with the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at IGNCA, New Delhi. The MoU represents the first initiative in India to integrate science and culture on a unified platform, with the aim of showcasing the nation’s scientific and cultural achievements to both domestic and international audiences. On this occasion, an orientation programme was organised for the students of eleven PG Diploma courses conducted by IGNCA, spanning areas from Cultural Informatics to Indian Literature, with the objective of embedding traditional knowledge within contemporary education. These courses, designed to develop skilled professionals, provide practical training and hands-on experience, fostering a meaningful exchange between learners, experts, and living traditions.
International Manuscript Heritage Conference
- August 11, 2025
Source: Press Information Bureau
The Government proposes to host the first-ever international Manuscript Heritage Conference titled ‘Reclaiming India’s Knowledge Legacy Through Manuscript Heritage’ in September 2025. This event is planned to commemorate the 132nd Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's historic address at the Parliament of the World's Religions held in Chicago on September 11, 1893.
The conference aims to bring together scholars, historians, manuscript experts, and cultural practitioners from across the world to explore, preserve, and promote India’s vast and diverse Manuscript Heritage. Key themes and focus areas of the conference include:
Decipherment of Ancient Scripts: Indus, Gilgit and Sankha
Survey, Documentation, Metadata Standards and Digital Archiving
Manuscriptology and Paleography, Codicology
Digitization Tools, Platforms, and Protocols (HTR, AI, IIIF)
Conservation and Restoration of Manuscripts
Decoding Manuscripts: Pathways to the Indian Knowledge System
Manuscripts as Tools of Cultural Diplomacy
Legal and Ethical Frameworks for Manuscript Preservation and Access
Restoring balance: Traditional Medicine at the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2025
- April 30, 2025
Source: World Health Organization
The next World Health Organization (WHO) Traditional Medicine Global Summit, 2–4 December 2025, was unveiled during a keynote plenary session at the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2025 in New Delhi, India, on 25 April. The session, organized by the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre, brought together government ministers, private sector directors, scientists and United Nations leaders to explore how combining ancient wisdom and modern science can expand access to safe, effective and people-centred Traditional Medicine (TM) and strengthen global health equity.
National Ayush Mission Conclave 2025: States and UTs Collaborate to Strengthen Traditional Healthcare Delivery Across India
- April 29, 2025
Source: Press Information Bureau
The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, is set to organize the National Ayush Mission (NAM) Conclave 2025 on 1-2 May 2025 at Kaivalyadham, Lonavala, Maharashtra. This transformative 2-day event will serve as a national forum for shaping the future of Ayush-based healthcare in India. Bringing together Ayush experts, policymakers, health professionals, researchers, and innovators, the conclave aims to strengthen integration of traditional Indian medicine systems into mainstream healthcare—making wellness more accessible, affordable, and evidence-driven for the common citizen.
Ambassadors' Meet Organized by MDoNER Garners Huge Support from Foreign Diplomats to Explore Endless Possibilities in NER
- April 16, 2025
Source: Press Information Bureau
In a significant step toward enhancing international cooperation and fostering global investment in India’s vibrant North East, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) organized Ambassadors’ Meet in New Delhi on April 15, 2025. Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and senior diplomatic representatives from over 80 countries participated . The event was aimed at showcasing the immense potential of the North Eastern Region (NER) and strengthening bilateral ties for sustainable development.
The National Geographic Society and De Beers Group Announce Opening of New Nkashi Knowledge Centre in the Okavango Delta
- April 09, 2025
Source: National Geographic
The National Geographic Society and De Beers Group announced the opening of the Nkashi Knowledge Centre in Beetsha, Botswana, which is proudly supported through their Okavango Eternal partnership. The Nkashi Knowledge Centre in Beetsha provides a vital community hub for all generations. Building on the success of the first Centre in Maun, which opened in 2022 and has welcomed over 3,000 visitors, the new Nkashi Knowledge Centre, funded by Okavango Eternal, will serve the communities of the Okavango Delta’s Eastern Panhandle. This new location in Beetsha expands access to learning and skills development in one of the most remote parts of the Delta — helping support the region’s growing demands for conservation education, vocational training and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Nagaland University gets IKS Research Centre to Preserve and Advance Indigenous Water Management and Culinary Knowledge
- April 07, 2025
Source: Hub News
In a major boost to traditional knowledge research in the Northeast, the Ministry of Education, through its Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) division under AICTE, has sanctioned an IKS Research Centre at Nagaland University. This new initiative will focus on studying and preserving the indigenous water management practices in agriculture and the ethnic culinary traditions of Nagaland’s tribal communities.
Nagaland University, the only central university in the state, will now serve as a hub for exploring how indigenous communities sustainably manage their natural resources and maintain culinary heritage rooted in generations of lived experience. The project aligns with a national push to integrate India’s diverse traditional knowledge systems into contemporary research and education.
Parliament Question: Promoting Livelihood of Rural Women through Sericulture
- April 01, 2025
Source: Press Information Bureau
The Government through Central Silk Board has been implementing the Silk Samagra-2 scheme with an outlay of Rs.4,679.85 crore for the overall development of sericulture industry throughout the country, which covers around 55 -60% participation of women beneficiaries.
Central schemes like Silk Samagra, Silk Samagra-2 and North East Region Textile Promotion Scheme (NERTPS) have been implemented wherein, extended assistance, training & support to sericulture stakeholders including women is provided through States for the beneficiary oriented components.
Ministry of Textiles implements SAMARTH Scheme for skilling and up-skilling through training in various textile sectors including Silk. Since 2021-22, 7,985 beneficiaries including women has been trained in silk sector under SAMARTH Scheme.