Divya Bharat: A Window to the Soul of India

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.