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September 26, 2025 10:28 PM

CR Patil inaugurates 6th Nadi Utsav, emphasizes multi-pronged river conservation strategy

Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Patil on Friday inaugurated the sixth edition of Nadi Utsav at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi. Organised by the IGNCA under the Ministry of Culture, the three-day festival celebrates India’s rivers as lifelines of ecology, culture, and spirituality, bringing together scholars, artists, practitioners, and students for dialogue and reflection. In his inaugural address, Patil highlighted the importance of rivers in sustaining...

September 18, 2025 2:28 PM

IGNCA’s Conservation Division: Heritage Work Anchored in Community Voice & Collective Care

In a recent event coinciding with Vishwakarma Jayanti on 17 September, the Ministry of Culture, through the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), celebrated the Foundation Day of its Conservation and Cultural Archives Division. Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary of IGNCA, said, “A program like Mann Ki Baat is perhaps unique in the world. Through this initiative, the prime minister connects directly with the people of the country, inspiring citizens and fostering community ...

May 25, 2024 10:04 PM

Celebrating India’s Rich Cultural Heritage: IGNCA and Prasar Bharati’s New Collaboration

Get ready to witness the vibrant cultural programs of the country's leading art institution, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), on Doordarshan's channel, DD Bharati, every Sunday. This unique initiative marks a significant step where a government institution presents its work to the public professionally. Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, the Member Secretary of IGNCA, aims to showcase the various dimensions of India's rich culture through this weekly cultural program. He stated, "In...

May 16, 2024 5:29 PM

Renowned writer Malti Joshi passes away at 90

Malti Joshi, a celebrated writer and recipient of the Padma Shri award, died at the age of 90 on Wednesday. Joshi had been battling cancer for some time and breathed her last at her son Sachchidanand Joshi's residence in Delhi. Sachchidanand Joshi, a distinguished litterateur, serves as the member secretary of the Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts (IGNCA). Malti Joshi was known for her prolific literary contributions, with over fifty collections of stories in Hindi and Marathi to her c...

September 16, 2024 6:07 PM

UNESCO adds three Indian literary masterpieces to Memory of the World Register

Three Indian literary masterpieces have been added to UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. The inclusion of the 'Ramcharitmanas', 'Panchatantra', and 'Sahṛdayāloka-Locana' in the register highlights the significance of preserving and celebrating diverse narratives and artistic expressions that shape our shared humanity, the Ministry of Culture said in a statement. 'Sahṛdayaloka-Locana', 'Panchatantra', and 'Ramcharitmanas' were authored by renowned figures such as A...