Why in the News?
As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM) introduced the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) portal in June 2023, facilitating comprehensive documentation of the cultural heritage of 6.5 lakh villages across India.
About National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM):
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Launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India and implemented by Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA). |
| Aims and Objectives |
- Document India’s cultural heritage, including art forms, artists, crafts, and performing arts.
- Mapping of 6.5 lakh villages across India; Initial focus on Bihar.
- IT-enabled platform to store and manage cultural data via a web portal and mobile app (Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar).
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| Significant Features |
- Database creation for cultural elements like oral traditions, art, customs, festivals, food, and historical landmarks.
- National Register of Artists and Art Practices for cultural preservation.
- Raising awareness about cultural heritage’s role in economic development and national unity.
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| Initiatives under the Mission |
- Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD): Documents villages, focusing on culture, history, and traditions.
- 7 Categories of Cultural Data: Arts & Crafts, Ecology, Scholastic Traditions, Epics, History, Architecture, and Unique Features.
- Sanskriti Pratibha Khoj: Identification of traditional artists through cultural mapping.
- National Cultural Work Place and Outreach: Involves newsletters, magazines, booklets, advertisements, media, and content designing.
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