Ministry of Culture launches Version 2.0 of the Indian Culture Portal

Shri Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, has launched Version 2.0 of the Indian Culture Portal (ICP),- (www.indianculture.gov.in) a major technological upgrade of the national digital platform that provides access to India’s vast and diverse cultural heritage.

Indian Culture Portal 2.0
- Launched by: Shri Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture
- Date: March 5, 2026
- Platform: `www.indianculture.gov.in`
- Objective: Democratize access to India’s cultural heritage by unifying digital resources from museums, libraries, archives, and cultural institutions.

Technological Upgrades
- Modern architecture: React-based frontend + Drupal backend → faster, scalable, reliable.
- AI integration:
- Bharti, an AI chatbot, helps users navigate, summarize content, and answer queries.
- Integrated with Bhashini, enabling responses in 22 Indian languages.
- Advanced search: Full-text search, metadata filters, faceted navigation.
- Progressive Web App (PWA): App-like experience across devices without app store downloads.
- Immersive experiences: 3D walkthroughs and 360° virtual tours of heritage monuments.

Content Enhancements
- 46 curated cultural categories with enriched resources.
- New sections: Iconic Battles of India, Folktales of India, Healing Through the Ages, Legendary Figures of India, Classical Dances of India.
- Interactive learning: Games, quizzes, puzzles, and crosswords for all age groups.

Impact
- Positioned as a future-ready digital platform capable of integrating emerging technologies.
- Benefits citizens, researchers, educators, policymakers, and cultural institutions with faster access, multilingual engagement, and immersive cultural storytelling.
- Reinforces the Ministry’s commitment to digitize, preserve, and democratize India’s cultural heritage.