Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

August 10, 2026 9:59 PM

Government steps up efforts to promote Indian classical dance among school students

The government is promoting Indian classical dance among school students through training programmes, scholarships and cultural initiatives in line with the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Monday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Shekhawat said the government is encouraging the inclusion of Indian classical and folk dance traditions in school education as part of NEP 2020's emphasis on art-integrated, experiential an...

August 10, 2026 9:46 PM

India uses cultural diplomacy to strengthen global ties with 98 countries

India is strengthening its cultural diplomacy and international engagement through a comprehensive framework aimed at showcasing the country’s civilisational heritage, cultural diversity and contemporary creative traditions across the world, Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Monday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Shekhawat said the Ministry of Culture promotes India's cultural relations with other countries through the Global Engagement Scheme (GES), an...

August 6, 2026 10:57 PM

Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 Campaign to be held from August 9 to 17; dedicated to 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’

Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday launched the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign, which will be observed across the country from August 9 to 17 to encourage citizens to hoist the National Flag and participate in activities celebrating patriotism, national unity and India's cultural heritage. The campaign, launched in New Delhi, marks the fifth year of the Har Ghar Tiranga initiative, which began in 2022 as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav cel...

June 25, 2026 3:30 PM

PM Modi shares article on Emergency, says Constitutional values must be strengthened through historical awareness

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article authored by Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on the Emergency, highlighting its impact on the freedoms and aspirations of the people and underscoring the importance of preserving democratic values through historical awareness. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "As the nation commemorates Samvidhan Hatya Diwas, Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat reflects on the Emergency and how it affected the freedoms a...

June 22, 2026 9:12 PM

Government committed to making India globally competitive tourism destination: Shekhawat

Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reforms aimed at making India a globally competitive tourism destination, while chairing a high-level consultation with industry stakeholders on ease of doing business in the tourism and hospitality sector. The interactive session, organised by the Ministry of Tourism in New Delhi, brought together representatives from leading industry bodies, including FAITH, ASSOCHAM, PHDCCI, WTTC...

May 14, 2026 12:43 AM

India repatriates historic temple bronzes from US, Gajendra Shekhawat calls it milestone in fight against illicit trafficking

Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday said that India has successfully repatriated Chola-period and other significant bronze artefacts from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in the United States. The identified antiquities include: -Saint Sundarar with Paravai sculpture (16th century, Vijayanagara period): photographed in 1956 at the Shiva Temple in Veerasolapuram village, Tamil Nadu. -Somaskanda (Shiva and Uma) (12th century, Chola p...

May 11, 2026 1:31 PM

PM Modi shares article on Somnath Temple’s enduring legacy and civilisational significance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article by Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat highlighting the resilience, cultural continuity and timeless civilisational significance of the Somnath Temple in Gujarat. “More than a temple, Somnath is a testament to India’s enduring spirit. From ruin to renewal, its journey reflects the unconquerable heritage of India and her undaunted legacy,” PM Modi said while sharing Shekhawat’s article on X. Shekhawat’s a...

March 10, 2026 3:06 PM

India strengthens tourism ties with Germany and Indonesia at ITB Berlin 2026

India showcased its diverse tourism offerings and held key bilateral meetings with Germany and Indonesia during the global travel exhibition ITB Berlin 2026 held at Messe Berlin in Germany from March 3 to 5. Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the India Pavilion at the event and held discussions with international counterparts to strengthen tourism cooperation and promote sustainable travel. During the visit, Shekhawat held bilateral meetings with Widiyanti Putri Wardha...

February 10, 2026 4:46 PM

Centre supports tourism projects in Uttar Pradesh and NCR

The Union Ministry of Tourism has extended financial assistance for multiple tourism infrastructure projects in Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region (NCR) under its flagship schemes, including PRASHAD, Swadesh Darshan, Swadesh Darshan 2.0, and the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) programme. Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday said in a written reply to Lok Sabha that these central schemes are designed to complement the efforts of sta...

February 10, 2026 4:40 PM

Ramayana, Buddhist circuit projects in Uttar Pradesh completed under Swadesh Darshan scheme

All tourism infrastructure projects sanctioned under the Ramayana and Buddhist Circuits of the Centre’s Swadesh Darshan Scheme in Uttar Pradesh have been physically completed. Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday said in a written reply to Lok Sabha that the Tourism Ministry had sanctioned 76 projects worth Rs 5,290.33 crore across the country under various thematic circuits since the launch of the Swadesh Darshan Scheme in 2014–15. These included projec...