Category Society, Literature, Arts, Sports and Culture

Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra: India’s Premier Diaspora Engagement Hub

The Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra (PBK), currently called Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, is a pioneering institutional setup devised by the Government of India to enhance relations with the Indian diaspora across the globe. The Kendra is both a material expression of India's dedication to its diaspora and a platform of strategy for engaging the economic, social, and cultural resources of the estimated more than 28 million Indians living across the globe. 

Science and Heritage Research Initiative (SHRI), 2019

Science and Heritage Research Initiative is a flagship initiative of the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, and Earth Sciences, Government of India, on 16th December, 2019. It was initiated to apply scientific knowledge and technological tools towards the conservation of India’s cultural heritage. The scheme aims to bridge the gap between scientific advancements and the preservation of cultural heritage.

Ministry of Culture: Preserving Heritage, Promoting Identity

The Ministry of Culture is the apex Indian government ministry dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and enrichment of a nation's cultural heritage. The Ministry was constituted with the primary objective of preserving national heritage, promoting cultural diversity and disseminating all forms of art and culture thereby enabling inclusive development. 

Analysis of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat 2015: Fostering National Integration through Cultural Exchange

Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, which implies "One India, Best India," is an initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 31, 2015. The Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) initiative was launched on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary to honour his crucial role in integrating India. He helped bring together over 562 princely states into one nation. EBSB aims to promote cultural exchange and national unity.EBSB promotes cultural exchanges, language learning, and shared celebrations to strengthen the national identity. The initiative was officially launched on October 31, 2016, showcasing the strong support of the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

Digital India Bhashini (2022) : Bridging India’s language divide through multilingual innovation

Bhashini, or Bhasha Interface for India, is a revolutionary initiative that is democratizing access to digital content and services across India's diverse linguistic spread. This National Language Translation Mission (NLTM), in alignment with the Digital India program, aims to foster digital inclusivity and empowerment.

Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme in Budget 2025-26: Promoting Multilingual Education

In the Union Budget 2025–2026, the Indian government unveiled the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme (BBPS), which aims to democratize education through multilingualism. It is a significant step towards guaranteeing the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, whose thrust is very strong on mother language-based learning, especially for foundational classes.

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