The Government of India under the Ministry of Culture has initiated the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM). Aims and Objectives of the Project are as under:
• To create awareness about the strengths of cultural heritage and its interface with development and cultural identity.
• Cultural Mapping of 6.5 Lakh villages along with their geographical, demographic profiles, and creative capitals.
• Creation of National Registers of Artists and Art practices.
• Development of a web portal and mobile app to function as a National Cultural Work Place (NCWP).