Ganga Kumar

03/10/2026

Session IV | Tourism as a Bridge: Reimagining Peace & Governance in Kashmir
Tourism is more than an economic driver, it is a bridge that connects cultures, strengthens communities, and peace.
📍 SKICC, Srinagar
📅 20 June 2026

03/10/2026

The Nalanda Literature Festival continues to serve as a vibrant platform for celebrating India's civilizational legacy under the leadership of Sh. Ganga Kumar, Festival Director.

Deeply committed to preserving and promoting India's cultural heritage, he has dedicated his efforts to fostering dialogue, scholarship, and meaningful cultural exchange, ensuring that India's timeless traditions continue to inspire future generations.
Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Delhi Tourism
Sonal Mansingh
Centre for Indian Classical Dances
Ganga Kumar
D Aaliya Muskan
Dhanu Bihar
CMO Delhi
India International Centre
Nalanda University
Nava Nalanda Mahavihara Nalanda
National School of Drama

03/10/2026

The Delhi–Nalanda Dialogue 2026 featured Prof. Himanshu Prabha Ray, Tagore National Fellow, Jawaharlal Nehru University, whose reflections highlighted the importance of preserving India's rich intellectual and cultural traditions.
India International Centre
Incredible India
Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Delhi Tourism
Nalanda University
Nava Nalanda Mahavihara Nalanda
National School of Drama
Ganga Kumar
D Aaliya Muskan
Ministry of Education
Mirchi Delhi
Shashank S. Sinha

03/10/2026

Sh. Tripurari Sharan, State Chief Information Commissioner, Bihar, addressed Session I of the Delhi–Nalanda Dialogue 2026, offering thoughtful reflections on India's knowledge systems, cultural heritage, and the role of dialogue in shaping an informed future.


India International Centre
Nalanda University
Nava Nalanda Mahavihara Nalanda
Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Delhi Tourism
Shining muskan foundation
Ministry of Education
Incredible India
Ganga Kumar
Mirchi Delhi
Sachin Chaturvedi

03/10/2026

Session III | Youth Innovation: Shaping the Future through Dialogue

The youth of today are the innovators and leaders of tomorrow. Session III of the Srinagar Nalanda Dialogue 2026 celebrates the power of ideas, dialogue and innovation to create a better future for all.

📍SKICC, Srinagar

📆 20 June 2026

03/10/2026

Session II | Various Facets of Kashmiri Culture: Buddhism, Shaiva & Sufism – Development, Democracy & Sustainability
The second session of the Srinagar–Nalanda Dialogue 2026 reflected on Kashmir's unique civilizational heritage and the enduring influence of Buddhism, Shaivism, and Sufism in fostering cultural dialogue, democratic values, and sustainable development.
📍 SKICC, Srinagar
📅 20 June 2026

03/10/2026

A meeting of ideas, culture and shared commitment to Bihar’s rich intellectual heritage.
The Festival Director Shri Ganga Kumar Ji of the Nalanda Literature Festival met Hon’ble Chief Minister of Bihar Shri Samrat Choudhary Ji to discuss literature, culture and the continued celebration of Nalanda’s enduring legacy.
Ganga Kumar
Samrat Choudhary
CMO Bihar
Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Department of Tourism, Government of Bihar
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Delhi Tourism
Art, Culture and Languages Department, Delhi
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
Nalanda University
Nava Nalanda Mahavihara Nalanda

08/07/2026

23/06/2026