Samrat Samprati Museum is the heritage of millions of people in India, heritage of India's glorious past: PM Modi in Gandhinagar, Gujarat

March 31st, 10:25 am

PM Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Sangrahalay, Jain Heritage Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on the auspicious occasion of Bhagwan Mahavir Janma Kalyanak. Speaking on the occasion, the PM said the Sangrahalay belongs to the crores of people of India and stands as a testament to our glorious past. Lauding the ahimsa philosophy of Samrat Samprati, he called on people to rise above personal aspirations and work for the nation.

PM Modi inaugurates Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti

March 31st, 10:15 am

PM Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Sangrahalay, Jain Heritage Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on the auspicious occasion of Bhagwan Mahavir Janma Kalyanak. Speaking on the occasion, the PM said the Sangrahalay belongs to the crores of people of India and stands as a testament to our glorious past. Lauding the ahimsa philosophy of Samrat Samprati, he called on people to rise above personal aspirations and work for the nation.

PM to inaugurate the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics related to Bhagwan Buddha

January 01st, 05:39 pm

In line with his commitment to preserving India’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage, PM Modi will inaugurate the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics related to Bhagwan Buddha on 3 January 2026. The exposition brings together the Piprahwa relics repatriated after more than a century and is supported by a comprehensive amp-audio-visual component that provides accessible insights into the life of Bhagwan Buddha.

Cabinet approves 4-lane road project in Bihar worth Rs.3,822.31 crore

September 24th, 03:07 pm

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, has approved the 4-lane Sahebganj-Areraj-Bettiah road project in Bihar at Rs. 3,822.31 crore. The project will improve access to key heritage and Buddhist sites, strengthening the Buddhist circuit and tourism in Bihar. It will also improve employment opportunities, boosting regional growth.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Bihar and West Bengal

August 20th, 03:02 pm

PM Modi will visit Bihar and West Bengal on 22nd August to launch projects worth ₹13,000 crore and ₹5,200 crore, respectively. In Bihar, he will inaugurate road projects, a power plant, a hospital & research centre, a sewerage treatment plant, flag off two trains, and participate in the Grih Pravesh of PMAY beneficiaries. In West Bengal, he will launch metro and road projects to further enhance connectivity.

India has not given world 'Yuddha', but Buddha: PM Modi at International Abhidhamma Divas

October 17th, 10:05 am

PM Modi addressed the celebration of International Abhidhamma Divas and the recognition of Pali as a classical language at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. He emphasized the significance of Pali in understanding Buddha's teachings and highlighted the importance of preserving linguistic heritage. The PM spoke about India's commitment to promoting Lord Buddha's teachings globally.

PM Modi participates in International Abhidhamma Divas programme

October 17th, 10:00 am

PM Modi addressed the celebration of International Abhidhamma Divas and the recognition of Pali as a classical language at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. He emphasized the significance of Pali in understanding Buddha's teachings and highlighted the importance of preserving linguistic heritage. The PM spoke about India's commitment to promoting Lord Buddha's teachings globally.

Prime Minister witnesses Lao Ramayan performance

October 10th, 01:47 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed an episode of Lao Ramayan, called Phalak Phalam or Phra Lak Phra Ram, performed by the prestigious Royal Theatre of Luang Prabang. Ramayan continues to be celebrated in Laos, and the epic reflects the shared heritage and age-old civilization connection between the two countries. Several facets of Indian culture and tradition have been practised and preserved in Laos for centuries. The two countries are closely working to illuminate their shared heritage.

The journey of solution for problems is the journey of Buddha : PM Modi

April 20th, 10:45 am

PM addressed the Global Buddhist Summit where he offered flowers to the statue of Lord Buddha and as a tribute he offers Chivar Dana to 19 monks. He reiterated the Buddhist principle of Buddha is beyond inpidual, It is a perception.

PM addresses inaugural session of Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi

April 20th, 10:30 am

PM addressed the Global Buddhist Summit where he offered flowers to the statue of Lord Buddha and as a tribute he offers Chivar Dana to 19 monks. He reiterated the Buddhist principle of Buddha is beyond inpidual, It is a perception.

PM to address inaugural session of Global Buddhist Summit on 20th April

April 18th, 10:58 am

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the inaugural session of the Global Buddhist Summit on 20th April, 2023. The summit is being hosted by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Global Buddhist Summit.

Buddha is universal, says PM Modi

October 20th, 12:31 pm

Prime Minister Modi participated in an event marking Abhidhamma Day at the Mahaparinirvana Temple in Kushinagar. The Prime Minister said, Buddha is universal because Buddha said to start from within. Buddha's Buddhatva is a sense of ultimate responsibility.

PM participates in an event marking Abhidhamma Day at the Mahaparinirvana Temple in Kushinagar

October 20th, 12:30 pm

Prime Minister Modi participated in an event marking Abhidhamma Day at the Mahaparinirvana Temple in Kushinagar. The Prime Minister said, Buddha is universal because Buddha said to start from within. Buddha's Buddhatva is a sense of ultimate responsibility.

Kushinagar International Airport is a tribute to the devotion of Buddhist society around the world: PM Modi

October 20th, 10:33 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kushinagar International Airport. Addressing the gathering, the PM said that India is the centre of the faith of Buddhist society around the world. He termed the facility of Kushinagar International Airport, launched as a tribute to their devotion.

PM inaugurates Kushinagar International Airport

October 20th, 10:32 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kushinagar International Airport. Addressing the gathering, the PM said that India is the centre of the faith of Buddhist society around the world. He termed the facility of Kushinagar International Airport, launched as a tribute to their devotion.

PM to visit UP on October 20 and inaugurate Kushinagar International Airport

October 19th, 10:35 am

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh on 20th October, 2021. At around 10 AM, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Kushinagar International Airport. Subsequently, at around 11:30 AM, he will participate in an event marking Abhidhamma Day at Mahaparinirvana Temple. Thereafter, at around 1:15 PM, the Prime Minister will attend a public function to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects in Kushinagar.

PM to deliver the keynote address on the occasion of Virtual Vesak Global Celebrations on Buddha Purnima

May 25th, 07:05 pm

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address on the occasion of Virtual Vesak Global Celebrations on Buddha Purnima i.e. on 26th May 2021 at around 09:45 AM.

Telephone conversation between PM and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

August 06th, 09:10 pm

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke to Prime Minister of Sri Lanka H.E. Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa today, and congratulated him on the successful conduct of parliamentary elections in Sri Lanka yesterday. Prime Minister commended the government and the electoral institutions of Sri Lanka for effectively organising the elections despite the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lasting solutions can come from the ideals of Lord Buddha: PM Modi

July 04th, 09:05 am

PM Narendra Modi addressed Dharma Chakra Diwas celebration via video conferencing. He said, Buddhism teaches respect — Respect for people. Respect for the poor. Respect for women. Respect for peace and non-violence. Therefore, the teachings of Buddhism are the means to a sustainable planet.

PM Modi addresses Dharma Chakra Diwas celebration via video conferencing

July 04th, 09:04 am

PM Narendra Modi addressed Dharma Chakra Diwas celebration via video conferencing. He said, Buddhism teaches respect — Respect for people. Respect for the poor. Respect for women. Respect for peace and non-violence. Therefore, the teachings of Buddhism are the means to a sustainable planet.