India Mongolia Cultural Exchange
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Culture Minister discusses various issues under Cultural Exchange Programme with his Mongolian.

Key Facts

• Both the sides discuss various issues under Cultural Exchange Program between the two countries, and other areas of common interest.
• India and Mongolia stands renewed until 2023 and that cooperation under specific areas would be discussed in detailed meetings between India and Mongolia.
• India’s historical connect and convergence in Buddhism with Mongolia forms the basis of deep, spiritual friendship.
• To further consolidate our shared legacy, 10 dedicated ICCR scholarships for studying Tibetan Buddhism have been allocated for Mongolians to study in specialized institutes of CIBS, Leh and CUTS, Varanasi, starting from 2020-2021.
• India’s commitment for digitization of Buddhist manuscripts in Gandan monastery.
  • Also India would consider Mongolia’s request for assistance in setting up a museum-cum-library there.
  • Ministry of Culture is likely to complete reprinting of about 100 sets of sacred Mongolian Kanjur (108 volumes each) by next year for distribution in the main centers of Buddhism in Mongolia.
• Various steps taken by Govt of India to facilitate visa and travel of Buddhist monks from Mongolia within India.

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