India, Dec. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The details of all 1237 Villages of the West Champaran district of Bihar have been mapped and uploaded on the MGMD Portal.
Under the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) Programme, 6,38,365 villages have been identified for cultural mapping across the country. Out of these, details of 6,23,449 villages have been uploaded on the MGMD Portal so far.
As part of its documentation activities, MGMD, covers a wide range of cultural elements, both tangible and intangible, including oral traditions, beliefs, customs, historical significance, art forms, heritage sites, traditional food, prominent artists, fairs and festivals, traditional dress, ornaments and local landmarks.
The MGMD Progra...