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Buddhism and Cultural Diplomacy: A Bridge in India–Japan Relations

Buddhism and Cultural Diplomacy: A Bridge in India–Japan Relations

India-Japan relations have been in the news for trade agreements, technology partnerships, security engagement, and strategic affairs in the Indo-Pacific. But beyond these tangible elements, there is a much deeper relationship associated with shared culture and spirituality- Buddhism.

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Mangrove Initiative for  Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Income (MISHTI) 2023

In 2023-24, the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change announced the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Income (MISHTI) with the primary goal of restoring approximately 540 sq km of mangroves spread across nine states and three Union Territories over five years from 2023-28. The initiative stems from India’s participation in the Mangrove Alliance for Climate, launched during COP27 in Egypt in November 2022.

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National Voters’ Day (NVD), 25th January – Strenghtening Youth Participation in Indian Democracy

Initiated in 2011, National Voters’ Day (NVD) is commemorated annually on 25 January, marking the establishment of the Election Commission of India on 25 January 1950. The core aim is to foster voter awareness and streamline the enrolment—particularly of first-time youth voters—across over 850,000 polling stations. Activities include distributing Electors' Photo Identity Cards (EPICs), recognizing exemplary election officials, and conducting public pledges and awareness drives.

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