National Current Affairs
Amit Shah Lauds Gita Press and ‘Kalyan’ Magazine
- 24 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, lauded Gita Press, Gorakhpur, and its flagship publication ‘Kalyan’ magazine for their enduring role in preserving, promoting, and disseminating Sanatan (Hindu) traditions and values.
Key Points:
- Venue: The event was held at Gita Bhawan in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, in the presence of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
- Gita Press:Established in 1923 at Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, Gita Press is one of the world’s largest publishers of Hindu religious literature.
- It has published millions of copies of Bhagavad Gita, Ramcharitmanas, Puranas, and Upanishads in multiple Indian languages.
- The institution is known for its non-commercial, value-based dissemination of spiritual knowledge.
- Gandhi Peace Prize: Gita Press was awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize in 2021 for its contribution to social transformation through non-violent methods
- ‘Kalyan’ Magazine:Launched in 1927, Kalyan is a monthly spiritual and cultural magazine.
- It has played a key role in popularising ethical living, Indian philosophy, and religious discourse among the masses.
- National Mission: Its work supports the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 through spiritual and cultural awakening.
- Governance: State patronage and recognition of cultural institutions as a tool helps in developing "Soft Power" and national identity building.
