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March 2024 a develop Ment Monthly 
IMPACT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY  
AND SOCIAL MEDIA ON ART MUSEUMS 
Soma Ghosh
CAPTURING STREET ART  
& WALLS OF INDIA
FROM THE ‘ART WITH INTELLIGENCE’ 
TO ‘ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE’ 
Dr Manish Karmwar 
Abhash K Saurav
OUR BOOkS 
75 YEARS 75 FILMS 
INDIA'S CINEMATIC JOURNEY
March 2024
YOJANA
Volume-68
No. 03
A DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides.
Rig Veda
www.publicationsdivision.nic.in @DPD_India I @YojanaJournal @publicationsdivision @dpd_india
In ThIs Issue
number of pages: 56
Details of the Sales Outlets of the Publications Division on Page 50
YOJANA is published in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, 
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Since 1957
Editor 
SHUCHITA CHATURvEDI
our representatives 
Ahmedabad: JS Patel, Bengaluru: Shahid T Komath, 
Bhubaneswar: Manoj Kumar Jali, Chennai: Sanjay 
Ghosh, Guwahati: Maruf Alam, Hyderabad: 
Krishna Vandana P, Jalandhar: Gagandeep Kaur 
Devgan, Kolkata: Sumita Chakraborty, Mumbai: 
Sangeeta Godbole, Thiruvananthapuram: Sudha S 
Namboothiry.
Joint Director, ProDuction 
D K C hruDhaIna Th c over Design
BInDu Verma
Yojana (English): Room No. 647, Soochna Bhawan, 
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003.  
E-mail (Editorial): sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
YOJANA, a development monthly published since 
1957, is a theme-based journal providing in-depth 
analyses and views on socio-economic issues in 
the broader framework of government policies. 
Although published by the Ministry of Information 
and Broadcasting, YOJANA is not restricted to 
expressing the official point of view.
DIsCLaImer
l 	 The 	 vie ws 	 e xpre sse d 	 in 	 various 	 articles 	 are	
those 	 of 	 the 	 authors 	 and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 ne c essarily	
re flect 	 the 	 vie ws 	 of 	 the 	 Go vernme n t 	 or 	 the	
organisation/ s 	 the y 	 work 	 f or .
l Map s/flags 	 use d 	 in 	 the 	 article s 	 are 	 only 	 indic ative 	
and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 re flect 	 the 	 politic al 	 map 	 or 	 le gal	
re presen t ation 	 of 	 the 	 flag 	 of 	 India/an y 	 othe r	
c oun try .
l The 	 inf ographics/figure s 	 are 	 pro vide d 	 b y 	 the	
authors 	 through 	 the ir 	 re liable 	 sourc e s 	 and	
YOJANA 	 claims 	 no 	 re sponsibility 	 f or 	 the 	 same.
l Image s, 	 graphics 	 and 	 illus trations, 	 whe re ve r	
use d, 	 are 	 mos tly 	 sourc ed 	 from 	 go vernme n t	
channels 	 and 	 are 	 indic ative 	 in 	 nature .
l YOJANA 	does 	not 	o wn 	re sponsibility 	re garding	
the 	 c on t e n ts 	 of 	 the 	 adve rtise men ts. 	 The 	 re aders	
are 	 re que s t e d 	 t o 	 ve rify 	 the 	 claims 	 made 	 in 	 the	
adve rtise men ts 	 re garding 	 c ourse s, 	 c are e r -
guidanc e 	 book s 	 or 	 ins titutions.
l YOJANA doesn't 	 e ndorse 	 or 	 promot e 	 an y 	 brands	
or 	 privat e 	 e n titie s 	 prese n t ed 	 as 	 c ase 	 s tudie s 	 in 	 an y	 
of 	 the 	 article s.
suBsCrIPTIOn/GrIeV anCes
Email: pdjucir@gmail.com 
Phone: 011-24367453  
(Monday-Friday, 9:30 am- 6:00 pm)
Postal Address: Abhishek Chaturvedi, Editor, 
Journals Unit, Publications Division, Room No. 
779, Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi-110 003.
Please	 not e	 that	 it	 will	 t ak e	 atleas t	 eigh t	
week s	 t o	 s t art	 your	 sub scrip tion.	 Kindly	 raise	 
your	 queries/grie vanc es	 about	 non	 rec eip t	 of	 the	
journals	only	aft er	this	period.
SUBSCRIPTION-RELATED DETAILS : Page 52
TRADITIONAL ART FORMS IN 
DIGITAL AGE 
Maneesha Agrawal MVG
POPULAR MUSIC IN INDIA 
Dr Kasturi Paigude
FOLk ART REIMAGINED USING 
MODERN TECHNIqUES AND 
CONTExTS 
Dr Pranshu Samdarshi
THE POWER OF ART FOR HEALING 
AND SELF ExPRESSION 
Dr Dharini Mishra, Parul Kala
6
11
17
23
33
40
46
53
NExT ISSUE : ECOSYSTEM
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March 2024 a develop Ment Monthly 
IMPACT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY  
AND SOCIAL MEDIA ON ART MUSEUMS 
Soma Ghosh
CAPTURING STREET ART  
& WALLS OF INDIA
FROM THE ‘ART WITH INTELLIGENCE’ 
TO ‘ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE’ 
Dr Manish Karmwar 
Abhash K Saurav
OUR BOOkS 
75 YEARS 75 FILMS 
INDIA'S CINEMATIC JOURNEY
March 2024
YOJANA
Volume-68
No. 03
A DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides.
Rig Veda
www.publicationsdivision.nic.in @DPD_India I @YojanaJournal @publicationsdivision @dpd_india
In ThIs Issue
number of pages: 56
Details of the Sales Outlets of the Publications Division on Page 50
YOJANA is published in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, 
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Since 1957
Editor 
SHUCHITA CHATURvEDI
our representatives 
Ahmedabad: JS Patel, Bengaluru: Shahid T Komath, 
Bhubaneswar: Manoj Kumar Jali, Chennai: Sanjay 
Ghosh, Guwahati: Maruf Alam, Hyderabad: 
Krishna Vandana P, Jalandhar: Gagandeep Kaur 
Devgan, Kolkata: Sumita Chakraborty, Mumbai: 
Sangeeta Godbole, Thiruvananthapuram: Sudha S 
Namboothiry.
Joint Director, ProDuction 
D K C hruDhaIna Th c over Design
BInDu Verma
Yojana (English): Room No. 647, Soochna Bhawan, 
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003.  
E-mail (Editorial): sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
YOJANA, a development monthly published since 
1957, is a theme-based journal providing in-depth 
analyses and views on socio-economic issues in 
the broader framework of government policies. 
Although published by the Ministry of Information 
and Broadcasting, YOJANA is not restricted to 
expressing the official point of view.
DIsCLaImer
l 	 The 	 vie ws 	 e xpre sse d 	 in 	 various 	 articles 	 are	
those 	 of 	 the 	 authors 	 and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 ne c essarily	
re flect 	 the 	 vie ws 	 of 	 the 	 Go vernme n t 	 or 	 the	
organisation/ s 	 the y 	 work 	 f or .
l Map s/flags 	 use d 	 in 	 the 	 article s 	 are 	 only 	 indic ative 	
and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 re flect 	 the 	 politic al 	 map 	 or 	 le gal	
re presen t ation 	 of 	 the 	 flag 	 of 	 India/an y 	 othe r	
c oun try .
l The 	 inf ographics/figure s 	 are 	 pro vide d 	 b y 	 the	
authors 	 through 	 the ir 	 re liable 	 sourc e s 	 and	
YOJANA 	 claims 	 no 	 re sponsibility 	 f or 	 the 	 same.
l Image s, 	 graphics 	 and 	 illus trations, 	 whe re ve r	
use d, 	 are 	 mos tly 	 sourc ed 	 from 	 go vernme n t	
channels 	 and 	 are 	 indic ative 	 in 	 nature .
l YOJANA 	does 	not 	o wn 	re sponsibility 	re garding	
the 	 c on t e n ts 	 of 	 the 	 adve rtise men ts. 	 The 	 re aders	
are 	 re que s t e d 	 t o 	 ve rify 	 the 	 claims 	 made 	 in 	 the	
adve rtise men ts 	 re garding 	 c ourse s, 	 c are e r -
guidanc e 	 book s 	 or 	 ins titutions.
l YOJANA doesn't 	 e ndorse 	 or 	 promot e 	 an y 	 brands	
or 	 privat e 	 e n titie s 	 prese n t ed 	 as 	 c ase 	 s tudie s 	 in 	 an y	 
of 	 the 	 article s.
suBsCrIPTIOn/GrIeV anCes
Email: pdjucir@gmail.com 
Phone: 011-24367453  
(Monday-Friday, 9:30 am- 6:00 pm)
Postal Address: Abhishek Chaturvedi, Editor, 
Journals Unit, Publications Division, Room No. 
779, Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi-110 003.
Please	 not e	 that	 it	 will	 t ak e	 atleas t	 eigh t	
week s	 t o	 s t art	 your	 sub scrip tion.	 Kindly	 raise	 
your	 queries/grie vanc es	 about	 non	 rec eip t	 of	 the	
journals	only	aft er	this	period.
SUBSCRIPTION-RELATED DETAILS : Page 52
TRADITIONAL ART FORMS IN 
DIGITAL AGE 
Maneesha Agrawal MVG
POPULAR MUSIC IN INDIA 
Dr Kasturi Paigude
FOLk ART REIMAGINED USING 
MODERN TECHNIqUES AND 
CONTExTS 
Dr Pranshu Samdarshi
THE POWER OF ART FOR HEALING 
AND SELF ExPRESSION 
Dr Dharini Mishra, Parul Kala
6
11
17
23
33
40
46
53
NExT ISSUE : ECOSYSTEM
4 March 2024
Grateful to contribute
i would like to congratulate and thank the whole t eam Yojana for coming up with some good multi-media and 
photo-rich work and making plain text look very attractive and driving... i feel really great for you providing 
me with such an opportunity to write for a magazine that i used to read during my c ivil services preparation 
days, long ago. it is indeed a really proud moment for me, and i always wish and look forward to contributing 
to the Yojana issues in the days to come.
– vamshi Krishna palakurthi, Joint d irector, cdac-hyderabad
diverse insights
t he January issue of Yojana provides diverse aspects of ease of doing business. t he unit also highlights how 
the provisions of the JAn visHWAs amendments are helpful in ease of business and ease of living. t he article 
on ‘gst and the eAse oF Doing Business ’ by r aghavendra Pal singh is very thoughtful and gives diversified 
views. in a wholesome manner, the January issue gives relevant thoughts for uPsc aspirants on gs 3 for 
mains and for the economy in prelims as well. i want to especially thank the Publications Division for the 
quality of the paper used. it enhances the reading experience.                                                                    
– n imish Kumar, Bihar
innovative reforms
t he January '24 issue on ’ease of Doing Business‘ was full of classic articles. one of the remarkable features of 
the amended Jan vishwas Act is the decriminalisation of provisions in different Acts, levying enhanced fines 
and penalties instead of jail. t he two interviews were simply fantastic. 
– pratap nayak, Bhubaneswar
rural development
in the December edition of Yojana magazine, the article ’Agriculture and rural Development: Key i nitiatives 
& Achievements’ explores significant steps taken by the g overnment of india in 2023. t he declaration of the 
'international Year of Millets' underscores a global push for millet production, positioning india as a hub for 
these nutritious grains. t he 'World's Largest grain s torage Plan' in the cooperative sector reflects a strategic 
effort to strengthen agricultural infrastructure. i n my personal view, i commend the  comprehensive approach 
to rural development, particularly the focus on sustainable agriculture and the success of the Millet Mission. 
efficient implementation and monitoring through technology, along with grassroots awareness, remain 
crucial for continued success.
– a marjeet Kumar, Bihar
visionary outlook
t he 'Year-end special' (December 2023 issue) was one of the best in terms of quality content, and it provides 
a one-stop solution for referring to the major events of the year from an indian perspective. As always, 
'Yojana' never disappoints and stands out among its peers. r equest to bring out an issue on 'r oadmap for 
developed india ahead'. 
– n itesh Kumar Manjhi,  Jharkhand 
Inbox
sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
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March 2024 a develop Ment Monthly 
IMPACT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY  
AND SOCIAL MEDIA ON ART MUSEUMS 
Soma Ghosh
CAPTURING STREET ART  
& WALLS OF INDIA
FROM THE ‘ART WITH INTELLIGENCE’ 
TO ‘ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE’ 
Dr Manish Karmwar 
Abhash K Saurav
OUR BOOkS 
75 YEARS 75 FILMS 
INDIA'S CINEMATIC JOURNEY
March 2024
YOJANA
Volume-68
No. 03
A DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides.
Rig Veda
www.publicationsdivision.nic.in @DPD_India I @YojanaJournal @publicationsdivision @dpd_india
In ThIs Issue
number of pages: 56
Details of the Sales Outlets of the Publications Division on Page 50
YOJANA is published in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, 
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Since 1957
Editor 
SHUCHITA CHATURvEDI
our representatives 
Ahmedabad: JS Patel, Bengaluru: Shahid T Komath, 
Bhubaneswar: Manoj Kumar Jali, Chennai: Sanjay 
Ghosh, Guwahati: Maruf Alam, Hyderabad: 
Krishna Vandana P, Jalandhar: Gagandeep Kaur 
Devgan, Kolkata: Sumita Chakraborty, Mumbai: 
Sangeeta Godbole, Thiruvananthapuram: Sudha S 
Namboothiry.
Joint Director, ProDuction 
D K C hruDhaIna Th c over Design
BInDu Verma
Yojana (English): Room No. 647, Soochna Bhawan, 
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003.  
E-mail (Editorial): sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
YOJANA, a development monthly published since 
1957, is a theme-based journal providing in-depth 
analyses and views on socio-economic issues in 
the broader framework of government policies. 
Although published by the Ministry of Information 
and Broadcasting, YOJANA is not restricted to 
expressing the official point of view.
DIsCLaImer
l 	 The 	 vie ws 	 e xpre sse d 	 in 	 various 	 articles 	 are	
those 	 of 	 the 	 authors 	 and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 ne c essarily	
re flect 	 the 	 vie ws 	 of 	 the 	 Go vernme n t 	 or 	 the	
organisation/ s 	 the y 	 work 	 f or .
l Map s/flags 	 use d 	 in 	 the 	 article s 	 are 	 only 	 indic ative 	
and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 re flect 	 the 	 politic al 	 map 	 or 	 le gal	
re presen t ation 	 of 	 the 	 flag 	 of 	 India/an y 	 othe r	
c oun try .
l The 	 inf ographics/figure s 	 are 	 pro vide d 	 b y 	 the	
authors 	 through 	 the ir 	 re liable 	 sourc e s 	 and	
YOJANA 	 claims 	 no 	 re sponsibility 	 f or 	 the 	 same.
l Image s, 	 graphics 	 and 	 illus trations, 	 whe re ve r	
use d, 	 are 	 mos tly 	 sourc ed 	 from 	 go vernme n t	
channels 	 and 	 are 	 indic ative 	 in 	 nature .
l YOJANA 	does 	not 	o wn 	re sponsibility 	re garding	
the 	 c on t e n ts 	 of 	 the 	 adve rtise men ts. 	 The 	 re aders	
are 	 re que s t e d 	 t o 	 ve rify 	 the 	 claims 	 made 	 in 	 the	
adve rtise men ts 	 re garding 	 c ourse s, 	 c are e r -
guidanc e 	 book s 	 or 	 ins titutions.
l YOJANA doesn't 	 e ndorse 	 or 	 promot e 	 an y 	 brands	
or 	 privat e 	 e n titie s 	 prese n t ed 	 as 	 c ase 	 s tudie s 	 in 	 an y	 
of 	 the 	 article s.
suBsCrIPTIOn/GrIeV anCes
Email: pdjucir@gmail.com 
Phone: 011-24367453  
(Monday-Friday, 9:30 am- 6:00 pm)
Postal Address: Abhishek Chaturvedi, Editor, 
Journals Unit, Publications Division, Room No. 
779, Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi-110 003.
Please	 not e	 that	 it	 will	 t ak e	 atleas t	 eigh t	
week s	 t o	 s t art	 your	 sub scrip tion.	 Kindly	 raise	 
your	 queries/grie vanc es	 about	 non	 rec eip t	 of	 the	
journals	only	aft er	this	period.
SUBSCRIPTION-RELATED DETAILS : Page 52
TRADITIONAL ART FORMS IN 
DIGITAL AGE 
Maneesha Agrawal MVG
POPULAR MUSIC IN INDIA 
Dr Kasturi Paigude
FOLk ART REIMAGINED USING 
MODERN TECHNIqUES AND 
CONTExTS 
Dr Pranshu Samdarshi
THE POWER OF ART FOR HEALING 
AND SELF ExPRESSION 
Dr Dharini Mishra, Parul Kala
6
11
17
23
33
40
46
53
NExT ISSUE : ECOSYSTEM
4 March 2024
Grateful to contribute
i would like to congratulate and thank the whole t eam Yojana for coming up with some good multi-media and 
photo-rich work and making plain text look very attractive and driving... i feel really great for you providing 
me with such an opportunity to write for a magazine that i used to read during my c ivil services preparation 
days, long ago. it is indeed a really proud moment for me, and i always wish and look forward to contributing 
to the Yojana issues in the days to come.
– vamshi Krishna palakurthi, Joint d irector, cdac-hyderabad
diverse insights
t he January issue of Yojana provides diverse aspects of ease of doing business. t he unit also highlights how 
the provisions of the JAn visHWAs amendments are helpful in ease of business and ease of living. t he article 
on ‘gst and the eAse oF Doing Business ’ by r aghavendra Pal singh is very thoughtful and gives diversified 
views. in a wholesome manner, the January issue gives relevant thoughts for uPsc aspirants on gs 3 for 
mains and for the economy in prelims as well. i want to especially thank the Publications Division for the 
quality of the paper used. it enhances the reading experience.                                                                    
– n imish Kumar, Bihar
innovative reforms
t he January '24 issue on ’ease of Doing Business‘ was full of classic articles. one of the remarkable features of 
the amended Jan vishwas Act is the decriminalisation of provisions in different Acts, levying enhanced fines 
and penalties instead of jail. t he two interviews were simply fantastic. 
– pratap nayak, Bhubaneswar
rural development
in the December edition of Yojana magazine, the article ’Agriculture and rural Development: Key i nitiatives 
& Achievements’ explores significant steps taken by the g overnment of india in 2023. t he declaration of the 
'international Year of Millets' underscores a global push for millet production, positioning india as a hub for 
these nutritious grains. t he 'World's Largest grain s torage Plan' in the cooperative sector reflects a strategic 
effort to strengthen agricultural infrastructure. i n my personal view, i commend the  comprehensive approach 
to rural development, particularly the focus on sustainable agriculture and the success of the Millet Mission. 
efficient implementation and monitoring through technology, along with grassroots awareness, remain 
crucial for continued success.
– a marjeet Kumar, Bihar
visionary outlook
t he 'Year-end special' (December 2023 issue) was one of the best in terms of quality content, and it provides 
a one-stop solution for referring to the major events of the year from an indian perspective. As always, 
'Yojana' never disappoints and stands out among its peers. r equest to bring out an issue on 'r oadmap for 
developed india ahead'. 
– n itesh Kumar Manjhi,  Jharkhand 
Inbox
sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
5 March 2024
State of the Art
Editorial
YOJANA
A
rt is something that is experienced and perceived by our senses 
while providing a sublime perspective on things around us. it lets our 
mental faculties think beyond and within. Art has the ability to bring the 
subtleties to the forefront, often leaving the obvious for interpretation. it is 
a powerful medium of human expression, building unique identities while 
breaking barriers. 
india, since time immemorial, has been the fulcrum of art. Be it visual 
or performing, architecture or intricate weaves, the journey of art in india 
has evolved with the diverse influence of the cultures and beliefs prevalent 
in various ages and regions. t hose paintings, artwork, and culture woven 
around them have been an indispensable medium for historians and 
sociologists to gain a deeper understanding of society and people.
t he fields of art and culture are changing dramatically in the rapidly- 
changing digital age. A new era where innovation has no bounds and old 
boundaries are blurred has been brought about by the confluence of creativity and technology. t he creation, 
consumption, and appreciation of art and culture have undergone a significant upheaval since the advent of the 
digital age. t he internet era has made artistic expression accessible to people from a wide range of backgrounds 
by democratising creativity. Aspiring artists can present their work to a worldwide audience with the use of 
easily accessible software, social media, and online galleries. 
social media platforms now serve as centres of culture, shaping discussions, trends, and even social 
movements. Popular culture is shaped by internet superstars, influencers, and viral content that have emerged in 
the digital age. With the advent of interactive tales, podcasts, web series, and transmedia experiences, the digital 
age has completely transformed storytelling. Multimedia and interaction are used by storytellers to captivate 
audiences more deeply. galleries and museums have begun to offer virtual exhibitions and virtual tours, which 
let art enthusiasts view collections from the comfort of their own homes. t he art world has been reshaped by 
non-Fungible t okens (nFt s), which allow artists to market their digital works as unique properties. nFt art allows 
artists to sell or rent their artwork beyond the physical world. experiential displays of art and cultural events with 
the use of drones are another area of art diversifying itself with digital technologies. 
As technology continues to change the landscape of artwork, ethical considerations become increasingly 
relevant. Questions concerning ownership, copyright, and the worth of digital art have been brought up by this 
digital age. t hese discussions become essential in the changing digital landscape. c ross-cultural interactions are 
made easier by digital platforms, which let users interact with and learn about people from other cultures. But 
this also questions authenticity and cultural appropriation. 
t he digital era has redefined how we produce, consume, and interact with creative expressions, pushing 
art and culture into previously unexplored realms. in the meantime, social media, globalisation, and the 
opportunities and difficulties presented by technology all influence culture in the digital era. it’s critical that we 
acknowledge the ethical and cultural issues raised by the digital age while also appreciating its revolutionary 
potential as we move through this dynamic environment. t hrough this issue of Yojana, we set out on a quest 
to discover the inspirations and breakthroughs that have shaped our modern creative landscape as we explore 
how art and culture have changed in the digital age.                                                                                                                ?
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March 2024 a develop Ment Monthly 
IMPACT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY  
AND SOCIAL MEDIA ON ART MUSEUMS 
Soma Ghosh
CAPTURING STREET ART  
& WALLS OF INDIA
FROM THE ‘ART WITH INTELLIGENCE’ 
TO ‘ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE’ 
Dr Manish Karmwar 
Abhash K Saurav
OUR BOOkS 
75 YEARS 75 FILMS 
INDIA'S CINEMATIC JOURNEY
March 2024
YOJANA
Volume-68
No. 03
A DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides.
Rig Veda
www.publicationsdivision.nic.in @DPD_India I @YojanaJournal @publicationsdivision @dpd_india
In ThIs Issue
number of pages: 56
Details of the Sales Outlets of the Publications Division on Page 50
YOJANA is published in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, 
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Since 1957
Editor 
SHUCHITA CHATURvEDI
our representatives 
Ahmedabad: JS Patel, Bengaluru: Shahid T Komath, 
Bhubaneswar: Manoj Kumar Jali, Chennai: Sanjay 
Ghosh, Guwahati: Maruf Alam, Hyderabad: 
Krishna Vandana P, Jalandhar: Gagandeep Kaur 
Devgan, Kolkata: Sumita Chakraborty, Mumbai: 
Sangeeta Godbole, Thiruvananthapuram: Sudha S 
Namboothiry.
Joint Director, ProDuction 
D K C hruDhaIna Th c over Design
BInDu Verma
Yojana (English): Room No. 647, Soochna Bhawan, 
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003.  
E-mail (Editorial): sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
YOJANA, a development monthly published since 
1957, is a theme-based journal providing in-depth 
analyses and views on socio-economic issues in 
the broader framework of government policies. 
Although published by the Ministry of Information 
and Broadcasting, YOJANA is not restricted to 
expressing the official point of view.
DIsCLaImer
l 	 The 	 vie ws 	 e xpre sse d 	 in 	 various 	 articles 	 are	
those 	 of 	 the 	 authors 	 and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 ne c essarily	
re flect 	 the 	 vie ws 	 of 	 the 	 Go vernme n t 	 or 	 the	
organisation/ s 	 the y 	 work 	 f or .
l Map s/flags 	 use d 	 in 	 the 	 article s 	 are 	 only 	 indic ative 	
and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 re flect 	 the 	 politic al 	 map 	 or 	 le gal	
re presen t ation 	 of 	 the 	 flag 	 of 	 India/an y 	 othe r	
c oun try .
l The 	 inf ographics/figure s 	 are 	 pro vide d 	 b y 	 the	
authors 	 through 	 the ir 	 re liable 	 sourc e s 	 and	
YOJANA 	 claims 	 no 	 re sponsibility 	 f or 	 the 	 same.
l Image s, 	 graphics 	 and 	 illus trations, 	 whe re ve r	
use d, 	 are 	 mos tly 	 sourc ed 	 from 	 go vernme n t	
channels 	 and 	 are 	 indic ative 	 in 	 nature .
l YOJANA 	does 	not 	o wn 	re sponsibility 	re garding	
the 	 c on t e n ts 	 of 	 the 	 adve rtise men ts. 	 The 	 re aders	
are 	 re que s t e d 	 t o 	 ve rify 	 the 	 claims 	 made 	 in 	 the	
adve rtise men ts 	 re garding 	 c ourse s, 	 c are e r -
guidanc e 	 book s 	 or 	 ins titutions.
l YOJANA doesn't 	 e ndorse 	 or 	 promot e 	 an y 	 brands	
or 	 privat e 	 e n titie s 	 prese n t ed 	 as 	 c ase 	 s tudie s 	 in 	 an y	 
of 	 the 	 article s.
suBsCrIPTIOn/GrIeV anCes
Email: pdjucir@gmail.com 
Phone: 011-24367453  
(Monday-Friday, 9:30 am- 6:00 pm)
Postal Address: Abhishek Chaturvedi, Editor, 
Journals Unit, Publications Division, Room No. 
779, Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi-110 003.
Please	 not e	 that	 it	 will	 t ak e	 atleas t	 eigh t	
week s	 t o	 s t art	 your	 sub scrip tion.	 Kindly	 raise	 
your	 queries/grie vanc es	 about	 non	 rec eip t	 of	 the	
journals	only	aft er	this	period.
SUBSCRIPTION-RELATED DETAILS : Page 52
TRADITIONAL ART FORMS IN 
DIGITAL AGE 
Maneesha Agrawal MVG
POPULAR MUSIC IN INDIA 
Dr Kasturi Paigude
FOLk ART REIMAGINED USING 
MODERN TECHNIqUES AND 
CONTExTS 
Dr Pranshu Samdarshi
THE POWER OF ART FOR HEALING 
AND SELF ExPRESSION 
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diverse insights
t he January issue of Yojana provides diverse aspects of ease of doing business. t he unit also highlights how 
the provisions of the JAn visHWAs amendments are helpful in ease of business and ease of living. t he article 
on ‘gst and the eAse oF Doing Business ’ by r aghavendra Pal singh is very thoughtful and gives diversified 
views. in a wholesome manner, the January issue gives relevant thoughts for uPsc aspirants on gs 3 for 
mains and for the economy in prelims as well. i want to especially thank the Publications Division for the 
quality of the paper used. it enhances the reading experience.                                                                    
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innovative reforms
t he January '24 issue on ’ease of Doing Business‘ was full of classic articles. one of the remarkable features of 
the amended Jan vishwas Act is the decriminalisation of provisions in different Acts, levying enhanced fines 
and penalties instead of jail. t he two interviews were simply fantastic. 
– pratap nayak, Bhubaneswar
rural development
in the December edition of Yojana magazine, the article ’Agriculture and rural Development: Key i nitiatives 
& Achievements’ explores significant steps taken by the g overnment of india in 2023. t he declaration of the 
'international Year of Millets' underscores a global push for millet production, positioning india as a hub for 
these nutritious grains. t he 'World's Largest grain s torage Plan' in the cooperative sector reflects a strategic 
effort to strengthen agricultural infrastructure. i n my personal view, i commend the  comprehensive approach 
to rural development, particularly the focus on sustainable agriculture and the success of the Millet Mission. 
efficient implementation and monitoring through technology, along with grassroots awareness, remain 
crucial for continued success.
– a marjeet Kumar, Bihar
visionary outlook
t he 'Year-end special' (December 2023 issue) was one of the best in terms of quality content, and it provides 
a one-stop solution for referring to the major events of the year from an indian perspective. As always, 
'Yojana' never disappoints and stands out among its peers. r equest to bring out an issue on 'r oadmap for 
developed india ahead'. 
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State of the Art
Editorial
YOJANA
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rt is something that is experienced and perceived by our senses 
while providing a sublime perspective on things around us. it lets our 
mental faculties think beyond and within. Art has the ability to bring the 
subtleties to the forefront, often leaving the obvious for interpretation. it is 
a powerful medium of human expression, building unique identities while 
breaking barriers. 
india, since time immemorial, has been the fulcrum of art. Be it visual 
or performing, architecture or intricate weaves, the journey of art in india 
has evolved with the diverse influence of the cultures and beliefs prevalent 
in various ages and regions. t hose paintings, artwork, and culture woven 
around them have been an indispensable medium for historians and 
sociologists to gain a deeper understanding of society and people.
t he fields of art and culture are changing dramatically in the rapidly- 
changing digital age. A new era where innovation has no bounds and old 
boundaries are blurred has been brought about by the confluence of creativity and technology. t he creation, 
consumption, and appreciation of art and culture have undergone a significant upheaval since the advent of the 
digital age. t he internet era has made artistic expression accessible to people from a wide range of backgrounds 
by democratising creativity. Aspiring artists can present their work to a worldwide audience with the use of 
easily accessible software, social media, and online galleries. 
social media platforms now serve as centres of culture, shaping discussions, trends, and even social 
movements. Popular culture is shaped by internet superstars, influencers, and viral content that have emerged in 
the digital age. With the advent of interactive tales, podcasts, web series, and transmedia experiences, the digital 
age has completely transformed storytelling. Multimedia and interaction are used by storytellers to captivate 
audiences more deeply. galleries and museums have begun to offer virtual exhibitions and virtual tours, which 
let art enthusiasts view collections from the comfort of their own homes. t he art world has been reshaped by 
non-Fungible t okens (nFt s), which allow artists to market their digital works as unique properties. nFt art allows 
artists to sell or rent their artwork beyond the physical world. experiential displays of art and cultural events with 
the use of drones are another area of art diversifying itself with digital technologies. 
As technology continues to change the landscape of artwork, ethical considerations become increasingly 
relevant. Questions concerning ownership, copyright, and the worth of digital art have been brought up by this 
digital age. t hese discussions become essential in the changing digital landscape. c ross-cultural interactions are 
made easier by digital platforms, which let users interact with and learn about people from other cultures. But 
this also questions authenticity and cultural appropriation. 
t he digital era has redefined how we produce, consume, and interact with creative expressions, pushing 
art and culture into previously unexplored realms. in the meantime, social media, globalisation, and the 
opportunities and difficulties presented by technology all influence culture in the digital era. it’s critical that we 
acknowledge the ethical and cultural issues raised by the digital age while also appreciating its revolutionary 
potential as we move through this dynamic environment. t hrough this issue of Yojana, we set out on a quest 
to discover the inspirations and breakthroughs that have shaped our modern creative landscape as we explore 
how art and culture have changed in the digital age.                                                                                                                ?
6 March 2024
rtistic traditions of any civilisation 
comprise its cultural scaffold. i ts 
progressional journey is made 
alongside a framework that is 
provided by various arts and their sublime forms, 
a fact that has not changed even in today’s digital 
age of connecting through the multiverse. the 
multi-dimensional equations today’s generation 
is beginning to touch upon cannot possibly be 
gratified without our artistic traditions finding a 
way to merge with technology.
Whatever has travelled with us since millennia 
has become our cultural institution today. talking 
from a global perspective, we have retained the 
quintessential – forsaking the transient, invoking 
the perpetual on every threshold that our journey 
has stepped through. And now we are on the 
brink of yet another threshold, that of the digital 
age. What can be our approach to conserving, 
preserving, expanding, and enhancing our exquisite 
cultural/artistic traditions? t he answer is probably, 
Art in any form is a manifestation of human brain’s potential for creation. 
The capacity may be latent, but it is there in every human being… concealed 
as vigour and vibrance of the verve of life. Artistic traditions have kept 
changing and will continue to do so since creativity is a phenomenon of 
incessant evolving. Digital enhancement technology has been instrumental 
in keeping their journey synced with that of human race. 
connecting our art forms to today’s futuristic world 
- the digital world. 
the revolutionary idea of connecting 
various virtuosity techniques through a digital 
interface is already being increasingly adopted 
by numerous artists in many fields. these include  
sculptors, artists, painters, writers, designers, glass 
and pottery artisans, weavers, architects, and a 
lot more. using electronic devices and computer 
codes, digital artists are able to create their unique 
art-works through specific design tablets. t his has 
enhanced their rewards in many ways – design 
innovation, increased access, convenience of 
working, instant sharing, increased productivity, 
wider reach and recognition among many others.
Digitisation of Art allows the artist immense 
diversity and spontaneity. experimentation with 
visualisation enables the blending of varied 
disciplines, providing multifarious planes of 
exploration with the components to achieve 
unique and imaginative outcomes. through 
interactive multimedia elements, installations, 
and 2D (2 dimensional), 3D, or even 4 dimensional 
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TRADITIONAL 
ART FORMS IN
MANEESHA AGRAWAL MvG
the author is a writer who has authored books and stories about civilisation and its perceptions including the book 
‘Resurrecting Durbal Indian Art Forms’ by Publications Division. X (formerly Twitter) user id: @maneeshamvg
DIGITAL AGE