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

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...

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

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 ...