GANGA CULTURAL HERITAGE

Aug. 30, 2018

The Executive Committee of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved a proposal to document the cultural heritage of River Ganga from Gaumukh to Gangasagar through INTACH.

Documentation of Cultural Heritage along River Ganga:

The proposal seeks to develop an appreciation of the river as a cultural stream embedded in the soul of India, by documenting its associated cultural narrative, including features like an annual calendar of events and rituals.
This would cover archaeological heritage, intangible cultural heritage and environmental heritage.

Source : PIB

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