BRICS Culture Working Group meeting begins in BhopalThe four-day BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), Culture Working Group meeting began in Bhopal on Wednesday August 05, 2026 with discussions revolving on initiatives to advance cultural cooperation on the inaugural dayBhopal: The four-day BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), Culture Working Group meeting began in Bhopal on Wednesday August 05, 2026 with discussions revolving on initiatives to advance cultural cooperation on the inaugural day. Additionally, India proposed establishing a BRICS Cultural Connect Digital Platform to facilitate knowledge sharing and institutional networking across member nations. Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Vivek Aggarwal said the meeting served as a significant platform under the theme, Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability. He said culture was not merely a repository of the past but a dynamic force driving innovation, inclusive growth and people-to-people connections. The meeting ultimately aims to finalise Sanchi Cultural Connect Declaration and draft the official statement for the upcoming 11th BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting.