Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today said that India emerges as a global platform for Buddhist dialogue under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing the inaugural session of the Second Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi, he said, India has taken proactive responsibility in providing an international platform for Buddhist monks, gurus, scholars, and thinkers, reinforcing the nation’s enduring commitment to peace and harmony. The Minister stated that under Gyan Bharatam, the Government is undertaking one of the world’s largest initiatives for the digitisation of ancient manuscripts.