Heritage Conservation and Promotion

Global outreach: Mewar's Heritage to reach millions via Ministry of External Affairs

33 Influencers from 16 Countries Visit The City Palace, Udaipur

The City Palace, Udaipur, served as the epicenter of a major international cultural diplomacy initiative. Under the aegis of the Public Diplomacy Division of the Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), a delegation of 33 prominent social media influencers and content creators from 16 Central and South American countries visited the iconic palace on 12th August 2026. The high-profile visit aims to leverage digital storytelling to project Rajasthan's rich historical heritage, art and culture onto the global stage. During their extensive tour of The City Palace Museum, the international guests immersed themselves in the architectural grandeur of Mewar. The creators captured the palace's magnificent vistas, intricate stone carvings and historic courtyards to share with their audiences back home.

Social media influencers from Central and South America posing at the iconic Mor Chowk, The City Palace Museum, Udaipur

Dr. Shikha Saxena, Deputy Director of the Tourism Department, along with expert palace guides, accompanied the delegation, providing deep historical context and insights into the legacy of the House of Mewar. With a collective reach spanning millions of followers worldwide, these digital ambassadors are set to give Rajasthan Tourism a monumental global boost. Through vibrant photos, immersive videos and personal narratives, their content will introduce the timeless beauty of Udaipur to new audiences across Central and South America, driving future international tourism to India.

Bridging Heritage and the Future

Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar alongside fellow panelists Dr. Shriram Nene, Mr. Suniel Shetty and Ms. Tisca Chopra, with moderator Ms. Mehak Kasbekar, during the session 'Beyond Stardom: Empowering India's Youth to Dream, Lead and Build Viksit Bharat 2047' at the India-Sweden Viksit Bharat Summit 2026

On 27th August 2026, The Embassy of Sweden in New Delhi became a meeting ground for ideas, innovation and collaboration at the India-Sweden Viksit Bharat Summit 2026, bringing together leaders from business, diplomacy, education, technology and entrepreneurship to explore new pathways towards a developed India by 2047. With a strong emphasis on youth, the summit focused on areas ranging from artificial intelligence and future-ready education to entrepreneurship, school safety and responsible citizenship.

Co-organised with key partners including Business Sweden and CONSAT ORAHI, the summit moved beyond dialogue to spotlight initiatives designed to create tangible opportunities for India's young generation. Among these were AI learning and laboratory initiatives, platforms supporting student founders and frameworks aimed at creating safer, more future-ready schools.

One of the most compelling conversations of the summit was the session 'Beyond Stardom: Empowering India's Youth to Dream, Lead and Build Viksit Bharat 2047'. The panel brought together Dr. Shriram Nene, Mr. Suniel Shetty, Ms. Tisca Chopra and Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, with Ms. Mehak Kasbekar as moderator. Bringing together perspectives from healthcare, entrepreneurship, the creative world and cultural heritage, the discussion explored the responsibility of today's leaders in encouraging young Indians to dream ambitiously, lead with purpose and contribute meaningfully to the nation's future.

For Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, the occasion held a special significance. He was honoured with the Viksit Bharat National Citation for Heritage & Cultural Leadership, recognising his work and contribution in the sphere of heritage and cultural leadership. He also received an invitation to join the India-Sweden Leadership Circle. The recognition reflects a larger idea at the heart of his work: that heritage is not simply a remembrance of the past, but a living foundation from which future generations can draw values, identity and inspiration. His presence at a summit centred on Viksit Bharat 2047 offered a natural bridge between Mewar's enduring cultural legacy and the aspirations of a young, forward-looking India. Accepting the honour, Shriji expressed gratitude for the recognition, describing it as an inspiration to continue serving Indian culture, heritage and society with greater dedication. In that spirit, the summit became more than a conversation about the future-it became a reminder that India's journey forward can be strengthened when innovation and progress remain rooted in the wisdom of its heritage.