NEW DELHI — To mark the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Culture organized the ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ event at the historic Purana Qila on September 17, 2026.
Inaugurated by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat under the ongoing Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, the event brought together cultural institutions and artists to highlight national service, civilizational heritage, and the vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.
Key Administrative Highlights
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Event Launch: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat formally inaugurated the ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ program at Purana Qila, symbolizing public service and collective national resolve.
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Governance Vision: In his keynote address, Minister Shekhawat emphasized the Prime Minister’s outcome-oriented governance model, highlighting the administration’s dual strategy of heritage preservation (Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi) alongside infrastructure expansion.
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Cultural Representation: Cultural performances and traditional presentations were staged by artists and students from leading national institutions, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi, Kathak Kendra, National School of Drama, Lalit Kala Akademi, and Zonal Cultural Centres.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Following the core event, the Union Minister interacted with representatives from the National Culture Fund and the ‘Adopt a Heritage’ initiative to review ongoing efforts in heritage conservation.
