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Context

The Ministry of Culture informed Parliament that the Government has documented the cultural heritage of over 4.7 lakh villages under the ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ (MGMD) initiative.

"Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar" (MGMD)

It was launched by the Ministry of Culture in June 2023, as part of the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM).

It is implemented through the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Ministry of Culture.

Core Objective

To create a comprehensive cultural map of 6.5 lakh villages.
Documenting traditional arts, crafts, and artisans.
Recording local music, dances, festivals, rituals and theatrical forms.
Documenting local stories, legends, and knowledge passed down verbally.
Noting any historical monuments, sites, or stories.
Preserving local customs, food habits, attire, and rituals.

No financial assistance has been allocated to states for the implementation of this initiative.

Documented villages can be promoted as a hub of cultural tourism, which could boost rural economies, and generate employment.

Source: DD NEWS

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Consider the following statements in the context of the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) initiative:

1. It is the initiative of the Ministry of Culture.

2. It is a component of the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 and 2

D) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Explanation:

Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) is a pan-India initiative of the Ministry of Culture under the National Mission on Cultural Mapping in 2023. The main objective is to culturally map 6.5 lakh villages, across 29 States and 7 Union Territories, on a virtual platform.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

MGMD aims to culturally map and document all 6.5 lakh villages across India, preserving their unique heritage and promoting cultural identity.

The Ministry of Culture is responsible for the implementation of the MGMD program.

MGMD promotes rural economic development by boosting cultural tourism, creating market linkages for local crafts, and generating livelihoods for traditional artists.