Question

    Which Union Ministry has launched the 'Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar (MGMD) Programme', an initiative aimed at promoting rural development, cultural heritage, and financial inclusion, aligning with the objectives of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) and the Swabhimaan campaign?

    A Ministry of Culture Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Ministry of Rural Development Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ministry of MSME Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Government of India has decided to map and document all villages under Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar (MGMD) Programme. This National Mission on Cultural Mapping is conducted in coordination with Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) under the Ministry of Culture. A web portal on MGMD has also been launched. The MGMD 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.

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