Neglect of culture and Heritage in India Cabinet does not involve a full-time minister of culture. Persons that do not have any specialized knowledge of culture are being posted as ministers. Governments have also invariably clubbed culture with another portfolio mostly with the Tourism ministry. It is overrun by bureaucrats who rarely know anything about …
Facts: Budget for Ministry of Culture is 0.07% of the total budget. Budget has been declining for past 5 years. For 2021-22, it is just 2,688 crores that equal the amount of just 1.5 Rafael jets. The government slashed the budget by 21% since last year while other major countries like the UK, China, Singapore …
Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word yoga derives from Sanskrit which means to join or to unite, symbolizing union of body and consciousness. Yoga if it is practiced by all on daily basis in the early morning has numerous health benefits. The benefits of Yoga include …
It is argued that there is a need to re-write Indian history textbooks. Critically examine why and comment if such arguments have any merit. (200 Words) History is a means to understand our heritage and strengthen our links with our ancestors. In that context it is frequently argued that we need to rewrite Indian history …
“…India as a repository of countless performing arts, local health practices, indigenous knowledge systems and rich language traditions spanning generations could ill-afford to destroy or lose it.” Discuss with suitable examples. (200 Words) India is known for its diversity. The 64 Arts, practices of AYUSH, knowledge of tribals, coastal inhabitants and rich languages with 22 scheduled and …
CAG Audit of Preservation and Conservation of Monuments and Antiquities, 2013: – The Comptroller and Auditor General of India’s Performance Audit of Preservation and Conservation of Monuments and Antiquities in 2013 had scathing remarks about the country’s poor acquisition, documentation and conservation systems. – The audit also raised serious concerns about the “discrepancies in the number …
What purpose does Cultural Institutions serve? Cultural Institutions serve the purpose of conservation of our heritage and its passing on to future generations along with its modern adaptations. Cultural Institutions do serve the purpose of being repositories of a nation’s history, guide into the civilizational journey. They serve an important tool of soft diplomacy, recreational …