country’s civilizational journey shaped by centuries of cultural exchanges

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that country’s civilizational journey has been shaped by centuries of cultural exchanges and the sharing of knowledege. In a meesage, during inaugural session of International conference on Bharat’s cultural connections across the globe, Mr Modi said that centres of learning such as Nalanda strengthened the exchange of knowledge between India and other parts of Asia. He noted that monks, scholars, traders and travellers carried Indian ideas across the world through land and maritime routes. Prime Minister’s meesage was read out by Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal.

Meanwhile, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has emphasised that the influence of a civilisation cannot be measured merely by its territorial boundaries. He said that the exchange of ideas, knowledge and art has helped civilisations transcend geographical boundaries. Mr. Shekhawat said the conference was not merely an exercise in understanding history, but also an opportunity to explore how the wisdom of the past can shape the future. (UPDATED ON 14TH OCTOBER 2026)