Union Home Minister Amit Shah will launch a unique initiative ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav on Thursday (July 27).
It is a pan-India initiative of Ministry of Culture under National Mission on Cultural Mapping.
On Thursday, Amit Shah will officially launch the virtual platform during a grand projection mapping show at the Qutub Minar at 7 pm onwards.
The virtual platform https://mgmd.gov.in will connect people with villages of India.
“The Ministry of Culture initiated ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ (MGMD) project under National Mission on Cultural Mapping in coordination with Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA). 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,” the Union Ministry of Culture said in a statement on Wednesday (July 26).
There will be a launch event from 11 AM to 10 PM at Qutub Minar in New Delhi on Thursday.
The launch event promises to offer visitors the opportunity to explore and virtually travel through India’s villages.
The exhibition and stalls will remain open from 11 AM to 10 PM, showcasing captivating glimpses of the cultural wonders each village has to offer.
The Launch Event, beginning at 7 PM, will also feature a Projection Mapping Show on the Qutub Minar, narrating different themes of some of India’s handpicked villages.
The occasion will also be graced by Ministers of the Ministries of Panchayati Raj, M/o Rural Development, M/o Animal Husbandry and other esteemed guests.
The MGMD Launch Film will offer an engaging and inspiring narrative, further deepening the connection to our cultural roots. The program also includes a “Samvaad” between people from different villages and Amit Shah, offering a unique opportunity to interact with the heart and soul of India’s villages. This physical Samvaad will be moderated by RJ Sharat from Radio channel Fever- 104.8 FM. The launch event will conclude with a Music Concert featuring celebrated artists, Javed Ali and Anweshaa.
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