Why in the News?
The Union Minister for Culture and Tourism has provided details of the National Mission on Cultural Mapping in the Rajya Sabha.
About National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM):
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- Launched by: Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
- Implemented by: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA).
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| 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 stages will focus on Bihar.
- IT-enabled platform to store and manage cultural data. Web portal and mobile app (Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar).
Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD):
- Part of NMCM, by the Ministry of Culture and IGNCA.
- Purpose: Documents India’s villages, focusing on culture, history, and traditions.
- 7 Categories: Covers Arts & Crafts, Ecology, Scholastic Traditions, Epics, History, Architecture, and unique features.
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| Features |
- Raise awareness about cultural heritage’s role in economic development and national unity.
- Create National Register of Artists and Art Practices.
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[2018] Safeguarding the Indian Art Heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss. |
