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Ministry of Culture launches Indian Culture Portal Version 2.0
📅 Published 07 Mar 2026 · March 2026
Ministry of Culture launches Indian Culture Portal Version 2.0
What happened: ICP v2.0 launched at Kartavya Bhawan; upgraded React frontend, Drupal backend, PWA features, AI chatbot Bharti (Bhashini), 22 Indian languages, 3D walkthroughs & 360° tours.
Significance:
Cultural access: Democratizes heritage information for researchers and public.
Tech & language inclusion: Bhashini integration supports regional language outreach; PWA ensures device-agnostic access.
Use in education/tourism: Virtual tours and curated categories boost cultural tourism and pedagogy.
One-line: ICP 2.0 uses modern web stack + AI multilingual chatbot to broaden access to India’s cultural heritage.
📝 Relevant Exams:
UPSC