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 MoreDeepavali’s inclusion in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2025 recognises it as a living, community-based cultural practice that embodies values of light, renewal, and social harmony. The inscription highlights India’s cultural diversity and reinforces the importance of safeguarding festivals as dynamic traditions transmitted across generations.
Click to View MoreThe inaugural SB8J meeting in Panama established a permanent CBD body to enhance Indigenous Peoples’ and Local Communities’ participation. It aims to integrate traditional knowledge into the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, supporting the 30x30 targets. Its strategic recommendations will be presented at COP17 for adoption.
Click to View MoreRural communities depend on forests and tribal knowledge for survival, but unfair policies, land disputes, and knowledge loss threaten this balance. Addressing these issues through land rights, fair markets, and climate plans can ensure a future based on healthy forests and wise traditions.
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