NATIONAL MISSION ON CULTURAL MAPPING

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National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM)
NATIONAL MISSION ON CULTURAL MAPPING

The circular seal of National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM) has a glowing red sun placed inside a red circle forming the background for the letter ‘सं’ in white referring to ‘संस्कृति’ meaning ‘Culture’. The sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity.

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