Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, inaugurated the 'Bharat Bodh Kendra' at the India Habitat Centre (IHC) in New Delhi. The centre, housed within the Habitat Library and Resource Centre, is designed to celebrate and promote India’s civilizational knowledge, cultural richness, and intellectual legacy.

It aims to serve as a resource for scholars, students, and citizens interested in exploring various facets of Indian heritage including spirituality, philosophy, arts, and history.

Key Highlights

• The centre is part of IHC’s Habitat Library and Resource Centre and is aimed at promoting understanding of India’s civilizational and cultural heritage.
• It offers a curated collection of books and materials on topics such as Indian philosophy, art, music, spirituality, and history.
• The facility is open to members of the India Habitat Centre and provides a quiet, reflective space for study and exploration.
• Minister Manohar Lal praised IHC’s environmental initiatives and encouraged the institution to adopt and mentor other campuses for sustainable development.
• Senior dignitaries including Katikithala Srinivas (Secretary, MoHUA & President of IHC) and Prof. K.G. Suresh (Director of IHC) were present at the inauguration.
• The centre reflects the government’s broader effort to preserve and disseminate India’s knowledge traditions through modern platforms.