Overview

• On World Sanskrit Day, observed on Shravan Purnima, Modi hailed Sanskrit as a timeless source of knowledge and expression.
• He reaffirmed decade-long initiatives establishing Central Sanskrit Universities and Sanskrit learning centres nationwide.
• Scholar grants have helped thousands of students and researchers gain easier access to Sanskrit education.
• The Gyan Bharatam Mission is digitising ancient manuscripts to build an online repository for learners and academics.
• The observance aligns Sanskrit revival with traditional festivals such as Raksha Bandhan and Upakarma in India’s lunar calendar.