Ministry of Culture organises ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ programme at Purana Qila on the birthday of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi

The Ministry of Culture organized the 'Aashirwad Ka Diya' programme at Purana Qila, New Delhi, on 17th September 2026, to mark the birthday of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the event by lighting a ceremonial lamp. Speeches highlighted themes of public service, outcome-oriented governance, national development, and the integration of heritage with development under the motto 'Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi'. Cultural performances were presented by institutions like the Sangeet Natak Akademi, Kathak Kendra, National School of Drama, Lalit Kala Akademi, and Zonal Cultural Centres.