Culture & Heritage

New funding, legal reforms and 150 restoration projects aim to safeguard monuments as the sector draws record foreign interest.

New Ministry of Culture plan, backed by recent museum openings and regional projects, aims to restore monuments, digitise archives and boost heritage tourism.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured the UNESCO‑listed Prambanan temple on July 8, 2026, underscoring decades of joint restoration, training and cultural exchange that link the two nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s July visit to Indonesia’s Prambanan temple marks a major joint heritage project funded by India, signaling deeper diplomatic outreach in Asia.