Ministry of Culture launches Version 2.0 of the Indian Culture Portal
Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal launched Version 2.0 of the Indian Culture Portal (indianculture.gov.in) on 5 March 2026, a major technical upgrade of the national digital heritage platform.
Summary
Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal launched Version 2.0 of the Indian Culture Portal (www.indianculture.gov.in) on 5 March 2026. The portal, first launched in December 2019, brings together digital resources from museums, libraries, archives and cultural institutions on one platform. Version 2.0 replaces the earlier monolithic system with a React frontend and a Drupal backend for faster loading and to support millions of users.
Key facts
- Date
- 5 March 2026
- Launched by
- Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal
- Portal
- indianculture.gov.in
- Original launch
- December 2019
- Tech
- React frontend, Drupal backend
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The Indian Culture Portal, whose Version 2.0 was launched on 5 March 2026, was originally launched in which year?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 2019
The portal was originally launched in December 2019 to democratise access to India's cultural heritage.