Divya Bharat: A Window to the Soul of India

• 18 Apr 2026

On 17th April 2026, NITI Aayog launched an anthology titled “Divya Bharat: A Window to the Soul of India”, aimed at promoting India’s diverse tourism landscape through a structured and immersive approach.

Key Points

• The anthology is designed as a year-round travel companion, presenting destinations through a seasonal lens aligned with different months.
• It covers a wide range of tourism elements, including iconic landmarks, heritage sites, festivals, cuisines, and lesser-known destinations across all States and Union Territories.
• The initiative emphasizes experiential tourism, encouraging deeper engagement with local communities, traditions, and cultural practices beyond conventional sightseeing.
• It promotes balanced tourism by motivating travel across different seasons and regions, reducing pressure on overcrowded destinations.
• By highlighting lesser-known locations, it aims to support local economies, cultural preservation, and community participation.
• The anthology serves as a resource for travellers, policymakers, and stakeholders, offering a structured view of India’s tourism landscape.
• Developed through extensive research and curation, it seeks to encourage wider exploration of India’s diversity.
• The initiative reinforces tourism as a driver of inclusive growth, cultural exchange, and sustainable development.