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Mint
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Modi 3.0 turns one next month: BJP gears up with padyatras, nationwide outreach
Modi 3.0 turns one next month: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is planning a mega public outreach programme to celebrate the first year of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term next month. The events to commemorate the occasion will include public meetings by the prime minister and 'padyatras' by the saffron party that has been in power under Modi's leadership since 2014. The BJP has formed a panel workers and ministers to finalise the programme, NDTV reported. The union ministers will be taking out 'padyatras' of about 20 kilometers for two days of every week in their parliamentary constituencies. BJP leaders are also expected to join the 'padyatras'. Modi completes 11 years of leadership since being sworn in as Prime Minister for the first time in May 2014. The PM and other BJP leaders will tell the people of the country about the government's welfare schemes and the success of Operation Sindoor - a targeted military strike on terror infrastructures in Pakistan, apart from big policy decisions. PM Modi, the report said, will launch the Gyan Bharatam Mission on June 9 - an initiative to digitise, conserve, and make accessible over one crore manuscripts scattered across the country. The NDA won 293 in the 543-member Lok Sabha in 2024 general elections. The BJP won 240 seats. The opposition INDIA bloc got 234 seats, including the Congress party's 99 seats. PM Modi was sworn in as the Prime Minister for the third time on June 9, 2024, following BJP-led National Democratic Alliance's victory in the Lok Sabha elections. Before becoming PM in 2014, Modi has been the longest-serving Chief Minister of Gujarat from October 2001 to May 2014. The PM and other BJP leaders will tell the people of the country about the government's welfare schemes and the success of Operation Sindoor. The BJP-led NDA surpassed the majority threshold of 272 and won 293 seats. However, unlike the previous election, the BJP did not win a majority inLoK Sabha having only won 240 seats losing 63 seats from the 303 seats they previously held since 2019.
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
One Year Of Modi 3.0: BJP Plans 'Padyatras', Public Outreach Programs
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be completing one year of his third term on June 9, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) planning a massive public outreach program to celebrate his leadership. Planning from PM Modi's mega rallies to 'padyatras', the ruling party has formed a committee of workers and ministers to finalise the program. According to officials, union ministers will be taking out a 'padyatra' and walk around 20 to 25 kilometers every day for two days of every week. The ministers will carry out the journey on foot in their respective parliamentary constituencies. Some senior BJP leaders are also expected to participate in the 'padyatras'. PM Modi, who will also be completing 11 years of leadership, will also carry out rallies across the country, officials said. Sources said that during the rallies, the PM and other BJP leaders will tell the people of the country about the government's successful schemes, the success of Operation Sindoor - a targeted military strike on terror infrastructures in Pakistan and PoK, and the big decisions of the PM Modi-led government such as the caste census. PM Modi will also reportedly launch the Gyan Bharatam Mission on June 9 - an initiative to digitise, conserve, and make accessible over one crore manuscripts scattered across the country. PM Modi was sworn in as the Prime Minister for the third time on June 9, 2024, following another decisive victory in the Lok Sabha elections. He has previously served as the PM from 2014 to 2019 and then from 2019 to 2024. He has also been the longest-serving Chief Minister of Gujarat, with his term spanning from October 2001 to May 2014.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Seminar highlights role of Urdu manuscripts in freedom struggle
Nagpur: A three-day national seminar focusing on the contribution of Urdu manuscripts to India's freedom struggle (1757-1947) concluded at the Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU). The event, organised jointly by Union Govt's ' Gyan Bharatam Mission ' and YCMOU's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, saw participation from 40 Urdu scholars and researchers across India, including representatives from Nagpur and other cities in Vidarbha. The valedictory ceremony was presided over by YCMOU's pro vice-chancellor Dr Jogendrasingh Bisen, with Dr Abdur Raziq, coordinator of Gyan Bharatam Mission from New Delhi, as the chief guest. Bisen emphasised the need for preservation, conservation, and digitisation of historical manuscripts in Urdu and other languages. He stated that these documents are crucial for future generations to understand their history and heritage. Dr Raziq highlighted the importance of such seminars in creating awareness about these manuscripts and urged individuals possessing old manuscripts to contact the Gyan Bharatam Mission for their preservation. The seminar featured research paper presentations from scholars based in cities like New Delhi, Hyderabad, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Notably, women researchers actively participated, and one session was entirely organised and conducted by women. A Mushaira featuring poetry and ghazals was also held. Nagrajun Wadekar, director, faculty of humanities and social sciences, said the seminar highlighted the significance of Urdu manuscripts in the Indian independence movement. Rashid Khan conducted the proceedings and proposed a vote of thanks.
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
HM Amit Shah hails PM Modi's efforts for resurgence of Sanskrit
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a favourable atmosphere has emerged across the country for the resurgence of Sanskrit. Addressing the closing ceremony of 1,008 Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivirs in the national capital, HM Shah said that around 18 projects have been implemented under the Ashtadashi scheme, and the Central government provides financial support for the publication, bulk purchase, and reprinting of rare Sanskrit texts. He also credited PM Modi for a hike in the honorarium for distinguished Sanskrit scholars. HM Shah emphasised that one of the most significant initiatives of PM Modi-led government is a nationwide campaign with a budget of approximately Rs 500 crore aimed at collecting scattered manuscripts in Sanskrit and Prakrit. He said that PM Modi has launched the Gyan Bharatam Mission with a foundational corpus of Rs 500 crore dedicated to manuscript preservation, with allocations planned in every budget going forward. He further said that over 52 lakh manuscripts have already been documented, around 3.5 lakh digitised, and 1,37,000 made available online at To support this massive effort, a team comprising scholars from various disciplines and languages has been constituted to translate and preserve these rare manuscripts. HM Shah praised Sanskrit Bharati for its remarkable and courageous initiative in organising 1,008 Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivirs. He noted that the decline of Sanskrit began even before the era of colonial rule, and its revival will require time and sustained effort. The event was graced by several distinguished dignitaries, including Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. HM Shah said that since 1981, Sanskrit Bharati has been working to present the vast knowledge available in Sanskrit to the world and to train and enable millions of people to speak and learn Sanskrit. He highlighted that many renowned global scholars have acknowledged Sanskrit as the most scientific language. Emphasising a forward-looking approach, he said that rather than dwelling on the history of Sanskrit's decline, efforts should now focus on its resurgence.
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Orange Economy: Major tributary to Viksit Bharat
The recent Budget-2025 lays a strong foundation for Bharat's Orange aka Creative Economy, positioning it as a key driver toward the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. With a focus on youth empowerment, tradition knowledge preservation, and a globally competitive creative sector, these provisions aim to make Bharat a leader in the global creative economy. Strengthening Bhartiya Gyan Parampara A major initiative in the Budget-2025 is the 'Gyan Bharatam Mission', which will document and conserve over 1 crore manuscripts through partnerships with academic institutions, museums, and private collectors. The establishment of a 'National Digital Repository of Indian Knowledge Systems' will facilitate large-scale knowledge sharing. Budgetary allocations for Indian languages have increased to ₹347.03 crore for 2025-26, marking an 11.91% rise from the previous year. This investment strengthens Bharat's multilingual creative sector and enhances cultural preservation. Bharat's Orange Economy: An Engine for Growth Valued at ₹50,000 crore (US$6.14 billion) in 2019-20, Bharat's Orange Economy spans 12 domains, including performing arts, crafts, film, AI/VR, and gaming. While COVID-19 reduced its GDP contribution from 2.5% to 1.5%, digital transformation and policy support are set to accelerate its growth. Bharat is already among the top 10 global exporters of creative goods, contributing US$13.8 billion (2.6% of global exports). Globally, the creative economy generates over $2.3 trillion in revenue, contributing 3% to world GDP. Bharat's vast cultural heritage and digital-native workforce present an opportunity to emerge as a leader in this space, with 10 crore youth entering the workforce annually. Orange Economy: A Global Perspective The Orange Economy includes arts, crafts, film, music, design, architecture, cultural tourism, and digital content creation. According to UNCTAD, creative industries employ over 50 million people worldwide, offering salaries 88% higher than non-creative jobs. This sector fosters innovation, strengthens cultural identity, and promotes social inclusion. For Bharat, this economy enables the integration of traditional knowledge systems with modern economic frameworks, transforming handicrafts, textiles, and festivals from informal markets into structured, revenue-generating industries. Unexploited Cultural Assets Bharat cultural assets encompass: ● 4,000+ traditional crafts ● 2,500+ performing art forms ● 100+ UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritage elements ● Diverse languages, festivals, rituals, and natural assets Despite this wealth, much of Bharat's creative sector remains informal due to lack of financial support, institutional backing, and technological integration. Historically, villages have blended agriculture and creative production, ensuring sustainability. Recognising them as creative production hubs can maximise their potential through: ● Formal recognition – Granting industry status to traditional crafts ● Digital expansion – Leveraging technology for global marketing ● Creative hubs – Establishing artisan clusters for collaboration Cultural Festivals as Economic Catalysts Cultural festivals drive economic growth via tourism, hospitality, and handicrafts: ● Maha Kumbh Mela 2019 – Attracted 120 million visitors, generating revenue of ₹1,200 crore for Uttar Pradesh ● Hornbill Festival, Nagaland – Contributes ₹100 crore annually ● Surajkund Mela – Supports thousands of artisans Expanding and digitising these festivals can further strengthen Bharat's global creative footprint. Traditional Knowledge and Rural Employment Bharat's traditional knowledge systems—including Ayurveda, handloom weaving, folk medicine, and organic farming—hold vast economic potential. The handloom sector alone employs over 4.3 million people and significantly contributes to exports. Strategies to enhance rural creative employment: ● Skill training – Combining traditional knowledge with modern techniques ● Financial support – Providing microfinance and low-interest loans ● GI tagging – Protecting indigenous products ● E-commerce integration – Connecting artisans with global markets Demographic Advantage and Job Creation With 10 crore digital natives entering the workforce annually, Bharat can leverage its Orange Economy by: ● Integrating cultural entrepreneurship with technology ● Boosting employment in gaming, animation, and virtual tourism ● Encouraging local businesses in folk art, local products, and heritage tourism ● Forging international cultural collaborations Integration of Disruptive Technologies Technologies like AI, blockchain, AR/VR, and 3D printing can transform Bharat's Orange Economy while maintaining its cultural ethos: ● Digital platforms – Empowering artisans via e-commerce ● Blockchain – Securing intellectual property ● AR/VR – Enhancing storytelling and heritage tourism ● Skill development – Equipping artisans with tech expertise Dharma (Duties &Virtues) Driven Creative Economy: A Scientific Exploration Modern neuroscience confirms that art stimulates cognitive functions linked to empathy and emotional regulation—principles rooted in ancient Bharat. Ancient texts like Natya Shastra provide insights into immersive experiences. AI-driven techniques can reconstruct Shilpa Shastra, preserving temple architecture through VR/AR tourism. Big data analytics can extract narratives from the ancient repositories, developing content for films and interactive media. Vedantic innovation frameworks can enhance design thinking and problem-solving in creative industries. Janjati Art as a Pillar of Orange Economy Ethnographic research can boost the market for Warli, Gond, and Madhubani art, integrating them into AR/VR apps for global reach. Eco-sustainable craftsmanship—using natural dyes and biodegradable materials—can position Bharat as a leader in sustainable fashion. Biocultural heritage and tribal healing practices offer new opportunities in wellness tourism and herbal cosmetics, while AI-driven ethnobotanical mapping promotes eco-conscious harvesting. Bharatiya Kala Vigyan: Science of Indian Art ● AI-powered computational analysis – Digital cataloging of Indian art ● Augmented Reality in Gurukul education – Virtual arts learning experiences ● Sanskrit in computational linguistics – AI-generated literary content ● Astro-informatics in creative planning – Aligning cultural events with data analytics ● Biodesign & ethnobotany – Innovations in sustainable fashion Future Directions for Integrating Science and Tradition ● Blockchain for provenance – Certifying tribal art authenticity ● AI-driven cultural analytics – Predicting global trends ● Virtual reality festivals – Offering immersive experiences ● Predictive analytics – Understanding consumer preferences in arts and crafts ● Ethnographic AI – Digitally archiving indigenous cultural practices Challenges and the Way Forward Despite its immense potential, Bharat's Orange Economy faces challenges such as funding gaps, informal sector constraints, and limited technological access. Solutions include: ● Policy support – Strengthening legal frameworks and financial incentives ● Institutional collaboration – Engaging private and public partnerships ● Skilling initiatives – Enhancing digital and entrepreneurial skills for artisans By blending ancient wisdom with modern technology, Bharat's Orange Economy can drive economic growth, preserve cultural heritage, and establish itself as a global leader in the creative economy, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. (The writer is an Author & Creative Economy Expert)
