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The site is also home to the Ashokan Lion Capital, now India's national emblem, and marks 2,500 years of continuous Buddhist pilgrimage since that first sermon.

Known in Buddhist tradition as Rishipatana, Ishipatana or Mrigadava or the Deer Park, it is one of four key sites of Buddhist pilgrimage.

This is the site where the Buddha delivered his first sermon and met his first disciples in the 6th century BCE, after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.

Just inscribed: the Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath is now India's 45th UNESCO World Heritage property, announced at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan.

Saving Soil, Securing Farms: Beneath Every Harvest Lies Healthy Soil #Soil is a strategic national resource that supports agricultural productivity, food security, and rural livelihoods in India. National initiatives are promoting scientific soil management through soil testing, balanced nutrient use, and climate-resilient farming practices. The Soil Health Card Scheme has generated over 25.89 crore cards, supporting informed nutrient management. The National Mission on Natural Farming has expanded to 18,786 clusters covering 8.80 lakh hectares. Public outreach efforts, including the Khet Bachao Abhiyan, are encouraging wider adoption of sustainable practices. Digital platforms, geospatial mapping and artificial intelligence are improving soil assessment and advisory services, strengthening productivity, resilience and long-term agricultural sustainability.

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