The Ministry of Culture plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of art and culture. Its aim is to develop ways and means by which basic cultural and aesthetic values and perceptions remain active and dynamic among the people. It also undertakes programmes for the promotion of various manifestations of contemporary art. The Department is a nodal agency for commemorating significant events and celebrating centenaries of great artists.
Culture and Heritage
Culture and Heritage Related Information
Indian History
- Monuments
- People and Lifestyle
- Organisations engaged in Cultural Activities
- Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Kolkata
- Anthropological Survey of India
- Archaeological Survey of India
- National Archives of India
- National Mission for Manuscripts
- National Museum
- National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology
- National Library
- Central Secretariat Library
- Centre for Cultural Resources and Training
- Zonal Cultural Centres
- National Gallery of Modern Art
- Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
- National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property
- World Heritage Sites
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Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa
10 km east of Panaji, along the Mandovi river, is the town of Old Goa, where lie ... more on Basilica of Bom Jesus
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