The major initiatives and achievements of the Ministry of Culture during the year 2025 are as follows:
The Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0, was held from February 15th to 24th 2025, in Varanasi, celebrating the cultural and civilizational bond between Tamil Nadu and Kashi. With over 869 artists and 190 local folk and classical groups performing, KTS 3.0 attracted around 2 lakh visitors, strengthening cultural and intellectual ties and promoting the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
The Ministry of Culture organized the Inaugural Ceremony of the Commemoration of 150 Years of the National Song “Vande Mataram” on 7th November 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. The occasion was graced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister as the Chief Guest. This event marks the formal launch of a year-long nationwide commemoration from 7th November 2025 to 7th November 2026, celebrating 150 years of this timeless composition which inspired India’s freedom movement and continues to evoke national pride and unity. A dedicated campaign on website https://vandemataram150.in/ has been launched by the Ministry wherein 1.60+ crore Indians have already recorded their renditions of Vande Mataram.
Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan participating in the rendition of National Song “Vande Mataram” on the occasion of the Commemoration of 150 Years of the National Song organised by the Ministry of Culture
The Republic Day Parade 2025 featured ‘Jayati Jai Mamahh Bharatam (JJMB)’, a grand cultural presentation by Ministry of Culture showcasing India’s rich tribal and folk heritage. Over 5,000 artists performed more than 50 diverse dance forms, symbolizing youth power, artistic heritage, and women’s empowerment while embracing theme like ‘Vikasit Bharat’, Virasat Bhi Vikas Bhi’, ‘Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharart’. The performance, recognized by Guinness World Records are the Largest Indian Folk Variety Dance, highlighted India’s unity in diversity through vibrant costumes, and synchronized choreography.
