Consider the following statements regarding Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD): 1. It aims to document and digitally map the cultural identity of villages across India. 2. This initiative is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD):
1.It aims to document and digitally map the cultural identity of villages across India.
2.This initiative is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct — MGMD aims to document and digitally map cultural identities of about 6.5 lakh villages across India.
Statement 2 is incorrect — The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Culture, not the Ministry of Rural Development.

Source- PIB