With Budget allocation for global engagement seeing 6x jump, cultural agenda spelt out

This concept highlights the spread of Indian religion, art, language, and traditions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism, creating lasting connections with regions like Cambodia and Tibet. It also encompasses the vast network of Sanskrit inscriptions, temple architecture and religious, and artistic traditions found across Asia.

In fact, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is tasked with running a ‘Brihattar Bharat Programme’ to conduct research on India’s historical, archaeological, and civilizational links with these 28 countries. The initiative serves to strengthen India’s contemporary cultural ties globally by revisiting its shared heritage, at a time when soft power diplomacy and people-to-people ties is India’s new leverage towards building a global image.

Besides, the provision under National Mission for Manuscripts, for activities related to the recently launched Gyan Bharatam Mission which aims to identify manuscripts available in the country, their documentation and access, has got another Rs 60 crore this year, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push towards classical languages.