Consider the following statements regarding the Mera Gaon Meri Dharoha...
Recently, the Union Minister for Culture, Tourism And Development of North Eastern Region informed the Lok Sabha about the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar programme.
- It is a pan-India initiative of Ministry of Culture under National Mission on Cultural Mapping and was launched on 27th July 2023.
- It seeks to compile comprehensive information detailing the life, history, and ethos of Indian villages and to make the same available to virtual and real-time visitors.
- Under the MGMD, information is collected under seven broad categories as given below-
- Arts and Crafts Village
- Ecologically Oriented Village
- Scholastic Village linked with Textual and Scriptural Traditions of India
- Epic Village linked with Ramayana, Mahabharata and/or Puranic legends and oral epics
- Historical Village linked with Local and National History
- Architectural Heritage Village
- Any other characteristic that may need highlighting such as fishing village, horticulture village, shepherding village etc.
- Objective: The main objective the project is to culturally map India's 6.5 lakh villages, spanning 29 States and 7 Union Territories, on a comprehensive virtual platform.
- Through MGMD, people will get an opportunity to immerse themselves in the diverse and vibrant cultural heritage of India.
- The core idea behind this project is to encourage appreciation for India's culture and traditions, paving way for economic growth, social harmony, and artistic development in rural communities.
- Financial outlay of Rs.353.46 Crore is approved under the scheme of Financial Assistance for Promotion of Art and Culture consisting 08 scheme components namely;
- Financial Assistance to Cultural organizations with National Presence
- Cultural Function & Production Grant (CFPG)
- Financial Assistance for the Preservation & Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas:
- Financial Assistance for the Preservation & Development of Buddhist/Tibetan Organization
- Financial Assistance for Building Grants including Studio Theatres
- Financial Assistance For Allied Cultural Activities
- Scheme for Safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Heritage
Hence both statements are correct.
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Consider the following statements regarding the Mera Gaon Meri Dharoha...
Explanation:
1. Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Programme:
The Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Culture under the National Mission on Cultural Mapping. It aims to document and promote the cultural heritage of villages across India.
2. Financial Assistance:
One of the key aspects of the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar programme is that it provides financial assistance for the preservation and development of cultural heritage in these villages. This assistance can be used for various activities such as restoration of heritage structures, documentation of traditional knowledge, and promotion of local art forms.
Therefore, both statements are correct. The programme not only falls under the Ministry of Culture but also provides financial support for the preservation and development of cultural heritage in villages.