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National Mission on Cultural Mapping and MGMD Portal

29 July 20251 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESNational Missionon CulturalMapping andMGMD Portal29 July 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The mission documents India’s rural cultural heritage to support community empowerment.

Key facts

  • Implementer: IGNCA; portal: Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar, launched June 2023 under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
  • Target 6.5 lakh villages; 4.7 lakh uploaded; no funds sanctioned to any State yet.
  • Scope: oral traditions, customs, festivals, art, food, dress, landmarks, tribal knowledge, folk performances.
West BengalVillages
Target41,116
Mapped5,917
Remaining35,199

Significance

  • Preserves culture, builds local pride, supports cultural tourism.

Exam angle

  • Implementer: IGNCA.
  • Ministry: Culture.

Test yourself

1. Which institution implements the National Mission on Cultural Mapping?

IGNCA implements NMCM.

2. The MGMD portal aims to map how many villages across India?

The target is 6.5 lakh villages, with 4.7 lakh uploaded.

3. The Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar portal was launched in June 2023 as part of which campaign?

It was launched as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

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