Context: The Union Minister of State for Culture, Law & Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs launched the virtual portal of Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar at Qutub Minar premises. 

• Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar, a virtual museum that culturally maps over 6.5 lakh villages of India went live for the public amid a grand launch celebration at the Qutub Minar on 27th July 2023. 

Key Points

• The ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ initiative, also known as MGMD, is a pan-India project spearheaded by the Ministry of Culture under the National Mission on Cultural Mapping. 
• The project seeks to create a comprehensive virtual platform that connects people with the diverse cultural heritage of India’s villages.
• The primary objective of the MGMD project is to culturally map India’s vast network of villages, encompassing 6.5 lakh villages across the country. 
• By doing so, it aims to showcase and preserve the rich cultural diversity and vibrant traditions present in these rural communities. 
• The project aspires to bring to the forefront the hidden treasures of Indian culture and heritage, encouraging people to take pride in their roots.