Objectives

• To formulate cultural policy and programme
• To execute policy and programme for the conservation, preservation, and promotion of culture and heritage
• To work to establish cultural relations with other countries, and agreement on bilateral cultural activities

Covering Countries

All countries having diplomatic relations with Nepal

Field of Programmes

• Promotion of cultural presentations
• International cultural relations
• Bilateral cultural agreements

Major Programmes on ICH

• To collect information and data from different stakeholders
• To prepare annual programmes and policies
• To allocate budget on various programmes
• To coordinate with other ministries, departments, corporations, rural bodies, CBO, etc.
• To coordinate with other countries and concerned embassies over cultural relations and agreements.
• To monitor and evaluate programmes.

Periodicals

• Annual - Formulation of Policy and Programmes
• Quarterly - Monitoring and Evaluation of Programmes

Major Publications

Reports on vernacular language

Data Provider

Department of Archaeology
Ministry of Culture and State Restructuring