The Government has launched a scheme namely ‘National Mission on Cultural Mapping and Roadmap’ on 29th March, 2017 with the main objectives of talent hunt as well as collection of database of artists, artisans and various art forms across the country.

The objective of the Mission is not only to collect the database of artists, artisans and various art forms, but also to applaud new talent and protect all age group of artists by organizing activities under ‘National Cultural Awareness Programme’ from Block level to National level.

This information was given by Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

 

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Sanjay Kumar/jk/Parl.(RS)- No.3/02-08-2017 

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