To provide education in Buddhist philosophies, culture and Art and to promote research in different aspects of Buddhism, preserve ancient Buddhist manuscripts, digitize ancient Buddhist text preserved in the languages of Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese and other Asian languages through the system of a modern university, this Ministry has established one institute namely “Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies” (CIHCS), Dahung, Arunachal Pradesh and taken over the following three Institutions, which have been granted Deemed University Status by UGC :
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- Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda (NNM), Bihar
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS), Sarnath, Varanasi
- Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS), Leh, UT of Ladakh
Scheme of Financial Assistance for the Development of Buddhist/Tibetan Culture and Art is also being implemented by M/o Culture to give financial assistance to voluntary Buddhist/Tibetan organizations including monasteries engaged in the propagation and scientific development of Buddhist/Tibetan culture, tradition and research in related fields.
