National Mission on Cultural Mapping and Roadmap (NMCMR)

Current Context: The National Mission on Cultural Mapping and Roadmap (NMCMR) is an initiative launched by India's Ministry of Culture on December 2, 2024.

• Its goal is to preserve and promote India's rich and diverse cultural heritage.
• The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is responsible for implementing this mission, which aims to document cultural resources and assess their potential to rejuvenate rural economies.
• As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, which commemorates 75 years of Indian independence, the mission has introduced the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) portal.
• This portal seeks to document the cultural heritage of 6.5 lakh villages across India.
• By mapping these cultural assets, the initiative hopes to not only preserve traditions but also foster local economic growth through tourism and cultural activities.

Question:

1. The Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) portal, introduced under National Mission on Cultural Mapping and Roadmap (NMCMR), aims to document the cultural heritage of how many villages?

• A) 5 lakh villages
• B) 6.5 lakh villages
• C) 7.5 lakh villages
• D) 8 lakh villages

Answer: B) The Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) portal is part of the National Mission on Cultural Mapping and Roadmap (NMCMR) initiative and aims to document the cultural heritage of 6.5 lakh villages across India to preserve traditions and promote economic growth through cultural tourism.