Cultural Portal 2.0 Goes Live with React Architecture, Enhances User Experience
New features include a 3D Exploration section, allowing users to virtually navigate heritage sites, and a dedicated section on ‘Iconic Battles of India’, providing insights into historical events, architecture, and cultural narratives with greater accessibility.
Over 1.19 lakh users access museum collections; 3D exploration and ‘Iconic Battles’ sections added
New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Culture has upgraded its Indian Culture Portal with a new version – Cultural Portal 2.0 – featuring a modern technology stack aimed at improving performance, accessibility, and user experience.
This information was provided by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
The revamped portal has been rebuilt using a React-based architecture, enabling a modular, component-driven framework designed to efficiently handle large datasets and high traffic volumes. The upgrade introduces improved search functionality, faster data retrieval, and API-based systems, significantly enhancing page speed and responsiveness.
The platform continues to serve as a comprehensive digital repository of India’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage, offering curated content for students, researchers, and the general public.
New features include a 3D Exploration section, allowing users to virtually navigate heritage sites, and a dedicated section on ‘Iconic Battles of India’, providing insights into historical events, architecture, and cultural narratives with greater accessibility.
Between April 2025 and March 2026, over 1,19,684 users accessed museum collections through the portal, reflecting growing engagement with digital cultural resources.
