4-532: The Cultural Zones of India are seven overlapping zones defined by the Ministry of Culture of the Government of India to promote and preserve the cultural heritage of various regions of India . Each of these zones has been provided with a zonal centre. Most zonal centres were announced by the then- Prime Minister of India , Rajiv Gandhi , in 1985 and formally began functioning in the 1986–87 period. Their stated goal
8-423: Is " to strengthen the ancient roots of Indian culture and evolve and enrich composite national culture ". The city of Kolkata , formerly the capital of British India and West Bengal , is also known as the "Cultural Capital of India." Each zone has a zonal headquarters where a zonal cultural center has been established. Several states have membership in multiple zones, but no state subdivisions are utilized in
12-620: Is the current Minister of Culture. Recently the government has established the National Mission on Libraries India under this ministry. The restoration of ancient idols smuggled out of India comes under the Ministry of Culture. As of 01 October 2021, the Government of India has recovered 211 idols. Till 2014 only 13 idols were recovered. 198 idols have been restored since 2014. In June 2022, more than 10 idols were recovered and handed over to
16-512: The zonal divisions. In addition to promoting the culture of the zones they are responsible for, each zonal center also works to cross-promote and create exposure to other cultural zones of India by organizing functions and inviting artistes from other zones. Ministry of Culture (India) The Ministry of Culture is the Indian government ministry charged with preservation and promotion of art and culture of India . Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
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