Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar: Heritage, culture mapping of 75% of Indian villages completed
New Delhi: As part of the ambitious Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) initiative aimed at preserving and showcasing India's cultural heritage, 75% of the country’s villages have been mapped, with their cultural profiles now available on a dedicated portal.
According to the Ministry of Culture, out of 6.5 lakh villages, details of the cultural and heritage of 4.84 lakh villages have been documented, as reported by the New Indian Express on Tuesday.
Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan have emerged as leaders in this cultural mapping effort. In Uttar Pradesh, over 71,000 villages have been documented, with Azamgarh district contributing the highest number of entries—2,502 villages.
In Madhya Pradesh, Chhindwara leads with 2,214 villages mapped, out of a total of 42,625 villages documented in the state. In Barmer district of Rajasthan, where 39,386 villages have been documented, 2,903 villages have been profiled, added the report.
The National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM), announced in 2017, aims to preserve and promote the nation’s diverse cultural heritage. The initiative is being executed by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA).
The MGMD portal was launched in June 2023 as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commemorating 75 years of India’s independence. The portal features a wide range of cultural elements, including customs, historical significance, art forms, traditional cuisines, prominent artists, traditional dress, and local landmarks.
The portal places special emphasis on intangible cultural heritage, such as linguistic diversity, oral traditions, folklore, and local festivals. It also ensures representation of tribal regions and marginalised communities.
Additionally, a special "Unique Stories" section offers a diverse collection of local tales and captivating narratives. It has received over 2,000 contributions.
To offer a comprehensive cultural experience, 360-degree walkthrough videos of 750 villages have been uploaded to the portal.
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
