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IGNCA launches 'Digital Heritage Mapping Project' with IIT Delhi collaboration

March 2024

This initiative represents the convergence of traditional cultural research with cutting-edge technology. IGNCA's partnership with IIT Delhi for creating digital maps of cultural heritage sites demonstrates how research institutes are adapting to digital age requirements while maintaining their core mission of cultural preservation. The project involves AI-powered documentation, virtual reality experiences, and blockchain-based authentication of cultural artifacts.

UPSC Angle: Expected questions on technology and culture, digital preservation methods, public-private partnerships in cultural sector, and modernization of traditional institutions

ICSSR announces special research program on 'Cultural Resilience in Post-Pandemic India'

January 2024

This program reflects how cultural research institutes respond to contemporary challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted cultural practices, traditional livelihoods, and community interactions. ICSSR's research initiative examines how communities adapted their cultural practices during the pandemic, providing insights into cultural resilience and adaptation mechanisms.

UPSC Angle: Questions may focus on cultural adaptation, community resilience, impact of global events on local cultures, and role of research in understanding social change