President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan as a national repository of India’s classical literary and knowledge heritage. The collection includes around 2,300 books and nearly 50 manuscripts in 11 classical Indian languages, covering subjects from epics and philosophy to science and the Constitution of India. Developed with support from the Ministries of Education and Culture and technical expertise from IGNCA, the initiative aims to preserve fragile manuscripts, promote awareness of India’s intellectual traditions, and symbolically connect ancient wisdom with modern democratic values.
Click to View MoreThe Piprahwa relics, associated with the mortal remains of the Buddha, hold immense archaeological, spiritual, and civilisational significance for India. Their reunification and exhibition highlight issues of ethical stewardship, museum reform, and heritage repatriation, while reinforcing India’s role as the land of the Buddha and a key centre of global Buddhist heritage.
Click to View MoreThe Archaeological Survey of India manages over 3,600 monuments, it faces significant challenges like underfunding, encroachments, and environmental threats. To counter these, the ASI must adopt modern technology, encourage more public-private partnerships, and increase citizen engagement in heritage preservation.
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