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The Ministry of Culture is the Indian government ministry charged with preservation and promotion of art and culture of India. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat is the current Minister of Culture. Recently the government has established the National Mission on Libraries India under this ministry.
Recognizing the ongoing need to position itself for the digital future, Indian Culture is an initiative by the Ministry of Culture. A platform that hosts data of cultural relevance from various repositories and institutions all over India.
Culture plays an important role in the development of any nation. It represents a set of shared attitudes, values, goals and practices. Culture and creativity manifest themselves in almost all economic, social and other activities.
The Ministry of Culture deals with the preservation and conservation of the country’s rich cultural heritage and promotion of art and culture. The Ministry functions through two attached offices, six subordinate offices and thirty five autonomous organisations.
To protect, preserve and promote various forms of folk art & culture and develop national and regional culture of various States of the country, the Government of India has set up seven Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs).
The major highlights of the Union Ministry of Culture during the year 2021 are as follows: Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav launched from Sabarmati Ashram: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, a mega celebration of 75 years of country’s Independence.
It aims to raise awareness about the various Intangible Cultural Heritage elements from different states of India at National and International level and ensure their protection.
