The Ministry of Culture announced on 14 October 2026 the launch of the Brihattar Bharat project, inaugurated during a three-day international conference in New Delhi. This initiative, implemented by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, aims to document and preserve shared cultural heritage through evidence-based research involving scholars from approximately 51 countries. The project operates under the Brihattar Bharat Scheme from 2026 to 2031 and includes a five-year agenda for academic exchange and UNESCO nominations. It focuses on ten themes, including philosophy, arts, and trade, to strengthen international cultural cooperation.
Key points
- Scheme Period: 2026–2031
- Collaboration: Involves scholars from around 51 countries
- Goal: Document and preserve shared cultural heritage through joint research and digitisation
- Focus: 10 themes including philosophy, religion, languages, arts, and trade
- Event: Conference held 14-16 October 2026 to mark the centenary of the Greater India Society
When it applies
- International conference on ‘Bharat’s Cultural Connections across the Globe’
- Brihattar Bharat Scheme
- Brihattar Bharat Scheme
Who it affects
- scholars from around 51 countries