Ministry of Culture Archives

December 16, 2024 8:27 PM

4.5 lakh villages mapped under cultural mapping initiative

The Ministry of Culture has reported that 4.5 lakh villages have been mapped and uploaded on the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) web portal. This constitutes 69% of the initial target of mapping 6.5 lakh villages, Union Minister for Culture and Touris...

October 4, 2024 9:44 AM

Centre declares Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali as classical languages

The Union Cabinet on Thursday officially granted classical language status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali, recognizing their historical and cultural significance. This decision marks a significant addition to India's classical lang...

March 10, 2024 11:04 AM

Global Spirituality Mahotsav 2024 to unite spiritual leaders at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad

The Ministry of Culture (Special Cell) in collaboration with Heartfulness is set to host the Global Spirituality Mahotsav from March 14 to 17 at Kanha Shanti Vanam, the world's largest meditation center located in Hyderabad. This spiritual congregati...

January 30, 2024 10:35 AM

Ministry of Culture’s tableau wins first prize at Republic Day Celebration

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) reveals that its tableau from the Ministry of Culture has clinched the top honors at the Republic Day Celebration (RDC) Parade, marking a momentous triumph in the realm of cultural representation. T...

October 24, 2023 11:00 AM

E- auction of mementos and gifts presented to PM Modi, to conclude on October 31

The Ministry of Culture is carrying out an e-auction event displaying a splendid array of gifts and mementos received by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This e-auction features an exceptional collection of artefacts showcasing our rich heritage. T...

September 1, 2023 10:26 AM

Prize distribution ceremony of 33rd National Youth Parliament Competition will be held on 1st September

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is set to organize the Prize Distribution Function for the 33rd National Youth Parliament Competition, 2022-23 for Kendriya Vidyalayas at Parliament House Complex, New Delhi. The event will take place tomorrow, o...

August 11, 2023 5:14 PM

Discontinuation of MANF scheme: Government focuses on upliftment of Minorities

The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India has been implementing the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) Scheme on the lines of the JRF Scheme of UGC and CSIR. The UGC and CSIR Fellowship Schemes are open for candidates of all social c...

August 11, 2023 12:50 PM

‘Tiranga Bike Rally’ organised to encourage ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign

To celebrate the National Independence Day, a Tiranga Bike Rally with Members of Parliament and Ministers was organized in the morning on 11th August 2023 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. Ministry of Culture organised this rally. Vice President of Ind...