Ministry of Culture - Annual Report 2004-2005

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"They include:

- Maintenance and conservation of the country’s heritage, ancient
monuments and historic sites;

- Promotion of literary, visual and performing arts;

- Administration of libraries, museums and institutions of
anthropology;

- Maintenance, preservation and conservation of archival records
and archival libraries;

- Research and development in the conservation of cultural property;

- Observation of centenaries and anniversaries of important national
personalities and events;

- Promotion of institutions and organizations of Buddhist and
Tibetan studies;

- Promotion of institutional and individual initiatives in the field of
art and culture; and

- Entering into and implementation of cultural agreements with
foreign countries.

The functional spectrum of the Ministry is rather wide, ranging from
generating cultural awareness at the grassroots level to promoting cultural
exchanges at an international level. Along with programmes for the
preservation of India’s ancient heritage, the activities of the Ministry
encourage and disseminate a variety of contemporary creative arts as well.
The Ministry’s aim is to develop ways and means through which the basic
cultural and aesthetic sensibilities of the people remain active and dynamic.
The activities are carried are carried out through the attached, subordinate
and autonomous institutions under the Ministry."

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