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Terracotta animals, traditonally made in Chattisgarh but housed at the IGRMS, Mysore.

Bulls, elephants, lions are all common motifs across various tribes, castes and communities. Though these motifs are also common with the famous Dokra metalcraft from the Bastar region.

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Data Governance Framework Essentials: A Comprehensive Overview

Organisations recognise the importance of establishing a robust data governance framework in the rapidly evolving data management landscape.

This blog will delve into the intricacies of what a data governance framework is, explore its manifold benefits, delve into the operational aspects of how it works, examine popular models and examples, elucidate the guiding principles, detail the various types of tools available for effective implementation, and provide real-world case studies to showcase successful implementations.

What is a Data Governance Framework?

A data governance framework is a structured and comprehensive approach to managing, controlling, and leveraging an organisation’s diverse departments.

It acts as the blueprint, delineating guidelines and processes to ensure data is accurate, secure, and compliant with regulations. This foundational structure is essential for organisations to harness the full potential of their data assets.

The Benefits of a Data Governance Framework

Implementing a data governance framework yields many advantages extending across the organisation. Improved data quality is one of the foremost benefits, ensuring the data used in decision-making is accurate and reliable.

Enhanced decision-making capabilities, increased accountability through defined roles, regulatory compliance, and improved organisation are other critical advantages. Essentially, the framework acts as a roadmap, guiding organisations to maximise the maximum value from their data assets.

How Do Data Governance Frameworks Work?

Understanding the operational mechanics of data governance frameworks is pivotal for successful implementation. These frameworks work by establishing a systematic approach to data management involving the definition of roles and responsibilities, the creation of policies and procedures, and the implementation of supporting technologies.

By fostering collaboration between business and IT teams, the framework ensures a unified approach to data governance, breaking down silos and promoting a holistic view of data across the organisation’s governance. 

Framework Models and Examples

Numerous models of data governance frameworks exist, each designed to suit the specific needs and objectives of diverse organisations. The Management Association (DAMA) framework, emphasising data management best practices, is a widely recognised IBM Data Governance Council framework that focuses on collaboration and aligning data governance with business objectives.

The Information Governance Reference Model (IGRM) offers a comprehensive guide covering data governance and information lifecycle management. Examining these models provides valuable insights into best practices, enabling organisations to create a framework that aligns seamlessly with their unique goals.

Data Governance Framework and Principles

The effectiveness of a data governance framework hinges on its adherence to certain principles that underpin its structure. These principles include, but are not limited to, data quality, data ownership, data stewardship, and compliance.

Embracing these principles ensures a solid foundation for responsible data management, fostering a culture where data is treated as a valuable organisational asset rather than a mere byproduct of business operations. By integrating these principles into the fabric of the framework, organisations have their data governance initiatives and achieve sustained success.

Types of Data Governance Tools

Implementing a data governance framework is greatly facilitated by leveraging specialised tools to address specific aspects of data management. These tools span a wide spectrum, encompassing:

1. Data Quality Management Tools: Tools like Informatica Data Quality and Trillium Software provide functionalities to assess, improve, and monitor data quality throughout its lifecycle.

2. Metadata Management Tools: Collibra and IBM InfoSphere Information Governance Catalog are examples of tools that help organisations provide insights into the structure, origin, usage, and dependencies of data.

3. Data Lineage Tools: Apache Atlas and Waterline Data provide data lineage capabilities, enabling organisations to visualise data across systems and processes.

4. Data Governance Collaboration Tools: Tools like Alation and Collibra foster collaboration among data stakeholders, facilitating organisational communication and knowledge sharing.

5. Data Management (MDM) Tools: Informatica MDM and IBM Master Data Management are MDM tools that help organisations achieve a consistent and accurate version of master data across various systems.

Exploring the Role of Data Governance Frameworks in Digital Transformation

As organisations transform, the role of data governance frameworks becomes even more pronounced. A well-established framework serves as the bedrock, providing a structured approach to managing the vast data generated in the digital landscape.

It ensures that data remains a strategic asset rather than a liability, contributing to informed decision-making and fostering innovation in IT software consultancy. Moreover, as organizations are embracing emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, a robust data governance framework becomes essential to manage these technologies’ ethical implications and biases within the realm of IT software consultancy.

Challenges and Solutions in Implementing Data Governance Frameworks

While the benefits of data governance frameworks are undeniable, organisations face challenges during implementation.

These challenges may include resistance to change, lack of awareness, and difficulties defining clear ownership and accountability for data. Overcoming these challenges requires a strategic approach involving communication, education, and the gradual adoption of the framework.

Creating a culture of data governance, where employees understand the importance of data and their role in its stewardship, is instrumental in overcoming these hurdles.

Real-world Case Studies: Successful Implementation of Data Governance Frameworks

It’s valuable to explore real-world case studies where organisations successfully implemented these frameworks further to illustrate the practical impact of data governance frameworks.

Examining the challenges faced, the strategies employed, and the outcomes achieved provides tangible insights for other organisations on similar journeys.

These case studies can showcase the versatility of data governance frameworks, demonstrating their applicability across diverse industries and organisational Future Trends in Data Governance Frameworks.

The data governance landscape is dynamic, with continuous advancements and evolving challenges. Exploring future trends in data governance frameworks is crucial for organisations to stay ahead of the curve.

Topics such as the integration of artificial intelligence in data governance, the growing importance of data ethics, and the role of blockchain in ensuring data integrity are all areas of interest.

Understanding these trends allows organisations to prove their data governance initiatives and remain adaptable in evolving technologies and regulatory landscapes.

Get Smart with Walter Associates: Your Data Helpers

When you’re working on making your business data smarter, it can get tricky. That’s where Walter Associates comes in to help. They’re like your tech-savvy friends but for your business.

These folks are pros at sorting out IT solutions. Whether you are trying to figure out the best way to manage your data or need help with high-tech tools, Walter Associates has your back.

They’ve done this before and know how to make things work smoothly. So, if you want your business to use data smartly and efficiently, consider Walter Associates as your go-to for making it happen. They’re here to make your business tech-savvy and ready for whatever comes next!

Conclusion

In conclusion, a well-defined data governance framework is indispensable for organisations to thrive in the data-driven era.

By unravelling the complexities of what a data governance framework entails, exploring its myriad benefits, understanding its operational mechanisms, examining popular models and examples, elucidating the guiding principles, and delving into the types of tools available for implementation, business growth consultants empower organisations to position themselves as leaders in responsible data management.

The journey toward effective data governance is an ongoing process, and embracing the power of a comprehensive “Data Governance Framework” is the key to unlocking the full potential of organisations.

Source: Data Governance Framework

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IGRMS various post recruitment 2023

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Exhibit of the week- 123 (03rd to 09th October 2022) Bastar Dussehra Rath The Dussera is celebrated in various parts of India to mark the victory of the god “Rama” or the goddess “Shakti” over the evil powers. But in Bastar, Chhattisgarh it is an occasion to propitiate the supreme goddess “Danteshwari Mai” of the local pantheon. It is believed that “Bhagawan Jagannath” had gifted a chariot having twelve wheels to “Mai Subhadra” to rule the Bastar which she gifted to Purushottam Dev- the King of Bastar. And then the king offered it to “Danteshwari Mai” the supreme goddess of Bastar. Since then, during Dussera the Rath Parikrama is celebrated in Jagdalpur, the district headquarters of Bastar by placing a palanquin of Goddess Danteshwari on it. As it was difficult to construct such a huge single chariot, the King allowed to construct two smaller chariots i.e. “Raini Rath” (Vijay Rath)-the eight wheel chariot used during Dussera festival and the “Phool Rath”- the smaller four wheel chariot used in Goncha festival. The size of “Raini Rath” is about 32 feet long, 18 feet wide and 18 feet high. The size of “Phool Rath” is about 32 feet long, 17 feet wide and 17 feet high. The construction of “Rath” is a systematic process with division of labour and distribution of work among the specified villages and specified communities. People of Billari village organise “Pata Jatra” for collection of wood from Jungle to construct the wheels. The overall responsibility of the construction is traditionally vested in the “Savara Naiks” of villages “Jharumargaon” and “Beda Umargaon”. Villagers from these villages take up the construction of the chariot. Before starting the construction certain rituals and sacrifices are made to the goddess. After completing the construction the palanquin is kept on the chariot and taken for the Parikrama during Dussera festival. Acc. No.: 2000.93 Local Name: Bastar Dussera Rath Community: folk and Tribal communities of Bastar Locality: Bastar, Chhattisgarh #dusserarath #chariot #dusserachariot #folk #tribal #tribesofbastar #bastar #chhattisgarh #igrms #museumfromhome #objectoftheweek #ethnograhicobject #museumobject #museumofman #cfor36garh (at Chhattisgarh) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjP77F4LjWL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Exhibit of the week- 113 (25th to 31st July 2022) Narah (A Haversack) Website link - https://igrms.com/wordpress/?page_id=8807 Narah is a haversack woven with fine splits of cane in the form of a deep rectangular pouch. This backpack is traditionally regarded as the true companion of the male folk who indispensably carries it for travelling outside their home. It is also used as protective gear against the attack of the wild beast from back while crossing the dense forest. The back portion of the haversack extends above the rim in the form of elongated ear-like flaps, to which the braided shoulder straps are attached. When worn, the flaps securely cover the opening and provide firm support on the shoulder to carry the essentials and personal belongings. It is a very crucial item to be carried by the men on their journey outside the village, conducting hunting expeditions, cultivation, or any kind of individual or collective activities. Acc. No.- 86.277 Local Name- Narah, a Haversack Community- Nyishi Locality- Arunachal Pradesh Measurement- max. height- 56cms, max. width- 30cms . #narah #haversack #nyishi #arunachalpradesh #basketry #igrms #museumfromhome #objectoftheweek #ethnograhicobject #museumobject #museumofman #museumofmankind #museumofhumankind #experienceigrms #igrmsstories #staysafe #covid19 #AmritMahotsav #EkBharatShreshthaBharat #MinistryOfCulture #PMOIndia #GKishanReddy #ArjunRamMeghwal #MeenakshiLekhi #igrms #HarGharTiranga @MinOfCultureGoI @PMOIndia @MDoNER_India @AmritMahotsav @kishanreddybjp @arjunrammeghwal @M_Lekhi @secycultureGOI @PIBCulture https://www.instagram.com/p/Cga4kiZj8oZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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IGRMS Recruitment 2021 » Steno, Clerk, Supervisor, Driver Post

IGRMS Recruitment 2021 » Steno, Clerk, Supervisor, Driver Post

IGRMS भोपाल भर्ती 2021: इंदिरा गांधी राष्ट्रीय मानव संगठन ने IGRMS भर्ती 2021 के लिए नवीनतम अधिसूचना जारी की है लेखा अधिकारी, आशुलिपिक, संग्रहालय सहयोगी, बागवानी सहायक, कनिष्ठ लिपिक, चालक, अभियंता, विद्युत पर्यवेक्षक, इलेक्ट्रीशियन, सफाई कर्मचारी पर 15 पद। इच्छुक उम्मीदवार आधिकारिक वेबसाइट IGRMS रिक्ति 2021 igrms.gov.in क��� माध्यम से ऑनलाइन आवेदन कर सकते हैं १२ फरवरी २०२१ IGRMS भोपाल जॉब्स 2021 के…

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007 rubik's dude Surf City Shredfest Pixies vs Freaky Fridays 27 April 2023. Santa Cruz Derby Groms. Scotts Valley, CA.

#surfcity #shredfest #rollerderby #Pixies #SantaCruz #FreakyFridays #SCDG #santacruz #groms #skates #derby #juniorderby #sport #sports #athletes #santacruzcounty #santacruz #photography #50hexanonF12 #leicasl

007 rubik's dude by Mark Nockleby

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Rashi Chakra dislayed on ‘Exhibit of the Week’ by IGRMS

Rashi Chakra dislayed on ‘Exhibit of the Week’ by IGRMS

Beneath the most recent and well-liked online sequence of Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya entitled ‘Exhibit of the Week’, the Rashi Chakra,Bell metallic graphic of a peacock with Zodiac signs  common bell metal image, crafted by the Dokra group of Bankura, west Bengal, was exhibited on Monday.

This is the third  show of the thirty day period of September, 2020 by official website,…

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Is it just me or this photo (taken of Daniel Di Tomasso’s igrm) is just Drake, Liam and Bertrand (photobombing the pic) at a Cordonian meeting?

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Padma Shri Awards: Ordinary people being recognised for their life’s work

Padma Shri, also spelt Padma Shree, is one of the highest civilian awards of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna. It is awarded by the Government of India every year on India's Republic Day. Padma Awards were established in 1954 to be awarded to citizens of India in honour of their distinguished contribution in various provinces of activity including the arts, education, industry, literature, science, sports, medicine, social service and public affairs. It has also been awarded to some outstanding individuals who were not citizens of India but did contribute in different ways to India.

The selection criteria have been scrutinised in some quarters with the claim that many highly worthy artists have been left out to favour certain individuals. India has now built an online nomination platform for the common citizens to recommend the nomination for the annually given civilian "Padma" awards.  As of 2021, 3225 people have received the award. Among the Padma Awardees this year, some very ordinary people that have inspired us with their great accomplishments have made a positive change in society and have contributed to society. Here is a mention of a few of those. This list does not, in any manner, consider the achievements of others inferior.

Bhuri Bai

Bhuri Bai of Zher came to Bhopal twenty years ago. She works at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya IGRMS on a daily wage basis. She has been painting with acrylic on canvas for the past nine years and has already authenticated herself as a Bhil contemporary artist. The walls of the Museum of Mankind are covered with Bhuri Bai’s paintings. As a child, she would go to the haat or local fair, an essential part of Bhill life, where the colours inspired her to paint. She paints the laugh and fun of the Gad Bapsi festival, where young men try to scale an oiled pole to get the coconuts tied to its top.

Asavadi Prakasarao

Dr Asavadi Prakasa Rao is a famous poet, Avadhani, writer, critic and translator besides being an academic, who had served as Principal of Govt. Degree Colleges; Member, Executive Committee, AP Sahitya Akademi; and Member, Executive Council, SK University. As Ashtavadhani, he gave 170 performances and has authored 50 books across various genres. And 18 books, including a doctoral thesis, have come out on his learned output. A distinguished orator, he took part in some radio/ TV programmes. He is also into social service. He has received several honours in his life work.

Gopiram Bargayan Burabhakat

Veteran Assamese folk musician from Majuli, Shri Gopiram Bargayan Burabhakat will be conferred with Padma Shri this year. He is known for refining the Sattriya traditional music for over 7 decades.

He has been awarded the prestigious Padma Shri award for his contribution to Art.

Chutni Mahato

Chutni Mahato, also known as Chutni Devi (b. 1959), is a social worker from Jharkhand, India. Once a victim of witch-branding, she now strives to help others who have been branded as witches and spreads awareness about superstitions and witchcraft.

Mahato was born in Bholadih village, Jharkhand in 1959. Married off as a child, she was labelled a witch in 1995 after a family member fell ill. The villagers grabbed her property, ill-treated her including sexual abuse, forcing her to drink urine and being displayed semi-naked. She ran away, finding her way back to her parent's house.

An Indian Administrative Service officer connected her to social workers who were working in the area of prevention of witch-hunting. Following this, for over two decades, she has taken up the cause against superstitious practices and beliefs in Jharkhand.

Shanti Devi

Shanti Devi is famous for her contribution towards restoring peace in the Maoist affected areas in Odisha. She leads the voluntary organisation Seva Samaj, who was born in the Balasore district on April 18, 1934. She got married at the age of 17 to Mahatma Gandhi follower Dr Ratan Das. After marriage, she shifted to Koraput from Balasore. Later, she founded an ashram at Gobarapalli in the Rayagada district. Her carrier in social work began from there. She worked for the growth and education of tribal girls. She also started multiple ashrams for the education, recovery and vocational training of orphans and destitute children. She wanted to make all girls self-sufficient so that they can live with self-respect in society.

Purnamasi Jani

Purnamasi Jani, a Kui poet from Odisha. She is among the 5 Odias who have been recognised for their services. A tribal poet, Jani is popularly known as Tadi Sarubai in the region for her devotional songs and poems which she sings in the Kui dialect. In the last 40 years, Jani has written and sung thousands of devotional and folk songs. She has never been to school not does know how to read and write, other than reciting poems in the Kui dialect. Locals see her as a healer, whose songs are balm to the soul.

Manjamma Jogati

Manjamma Jogathi is an Indian Kannada theatre actress, singer and dancer of Jogathi Nritya, a folk dance form of North Karnataka. In 2019, she became the first transwoman to be the president of Karnataka Janapada Academy, a state top institution for folk arts. After leaving her house aged 15, she identified herself as a woman. Having completed education only till Class 10, she resorted to begging. During this time, she was sexually abused. Later, a father and son duo introduced her to dancing and took her to dance teacher Kallava Jogathi, where she learnt the Jogathi dance.

Manjamma became a permanent dancer in Kallavva's Jogathi dance group, performing in different parts of India.

Lajwanti

Patiala-based Phulkari artist Lajwanti (64), who has been doing the artwork since she was six. “My family brought the art to India while migrating from Multan, Pakistan, during Partition. I learnt it from my grandmother out of interest,” she said.

Pappammal

M. Pappammal alias Rangammal was born to Velammal and Maruthachala Mudaliar in the village of Devarayapuram in 1914. She lost her parents at a young age, and she and her two sisters were raised in Thekkampatti, Coimbatore by their paternal grandmother.

She is an organic farmer from Tamil Nadu, India. At the age of 105, she is argued to be the oldest farmer still active in the field. She is regarded as a pioneer in the agriculture field and is affiliated with Tamil Nadu Agricultural University's department of education. At her age, she works every day on her 2.5 acres of land.

Jaswantiben Jamnadas Popat

Jaswantiben Jamnadas Popat is an Indian businesswoman, who is one of the founders of Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad, a women's worker cooperative involved in manufacturing various fast-moving consumer goods. She started the company with a seed capital of ?80 (US$1.10), their cooperative venture - the Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad and now has a turnover of over ?1,600 crores (US$212 million). Her organization has employed nearly 45,000 women. While most people may not recognise her by name, it is unlikely that you are unfamiliar with her product. If you are someone who watched television during the 90s.

Nanda Prusty

102-yr-old 'Nanda sir', who provided free education to children and adults at Jajpur, Odisha for decades, raised his hands in a gesture of blessing the President," the official account of the President's office tweeted while sharing photos from the awards ceremony, which took place Monday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Fondly known as 'Nanda Sir', he has spent several decades of his life providing free education to children and adults in Jajpur in Odisha. Having only been able to study till Class 7 owing to his family's financial condition, he has been teaching children free of cost since Independence to eradicate illiteracy in his village.

Sindhutai Sapkal

Sindhutai was born on 14 November 1948 in a cattle-grazing family in Maharashtra Wardha district. Being an unwanted child, she was referred to as Chindhi. Sapkal devoted herself to the orphans. She is fondly called "Mai", which means "mother" by the people around her. She has nurtured over 1,500 orphaned children under her care. She has a grand family of 382 sons-in-law, 49 daughters-in-law, and over a thousand grandchildren. Many of the children whom she had adopted are now well-educated lawyers and doctors. Some of her adopted children - including her biological daughter - are running their independent orphanages. She has been honoured with more than 900 National and International awards for her commitment, dedication and work. She used the grant money to buy land to make a home for her orphaned children. Apart from being a caring soul, she was also a good speaker and her hunger made her speak, she recites motivational lines for society and youth.

Sudha Hari Narayan Singh

Sudha Singh (born 25 June 1986) is an Indian Olympic athlete in the 3000 metres steeplechase event. A national record holder in the event, she has represented India at international events since 2005. Singh is an Asian Champion in the discipline and has won two gold and four silver medals at varying editions of the Asian Games and the continental championships.

P. Subramanian

Subramanian was the Founder-promoter of Shanthi Gears, a leading Gear Manufacturer located in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu. He is fondly remembered as the “Gear-man of Coimbatore. Padma Shri (posthumous) awardee P Subramanian, founder of Shanthi Gears, is remembered for offering quality food at a low price through his charitable trust Shanthi Social Services at Singanallur. His zeal for entrepreneurship and social service won him the affection of the masses. The 79-year-old industrialist, fondly called the ‘gearman of Coimbatore’, was an alumnus of PSG Polytechnic. He joined PSG Polytechnic as a lecturer in the late 1960s. Even while working as a lecturer, he started a workshop to pursue his interest in machines. That proved to be the foundation for Shanthi Gears in 1972.

New initiative of Indian government to recognise the achievements of common citizens nominated by any individual. India posses alot of talents which are either unrecognised, untapped or struggling to perform due to lack of efforts. In this modern era where technology has touched the lives of common man, there is a lot of scope to support such talents through crowdfunding platforms like Filaantro.

Crowdfunding is a means of raising money with the help of a large number of people and usually these people are public or individuals who can donate, invest in projects, causes or help towards something or someone in need.

Read more to understand: https://filaantro.org/blog/index.php/post/understanding-crowdfunding/48

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What is e-Discovery and How Does It Work?

E-discovery is a procedure with various stages and techniques, much like any other type of research. There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all method. The majority of e-discovery legal firms conduct their own investigations. Most processes, however, have a few similar steps. These steps of e-discovery were intended to optimise the collection, preservation, and display of potentially relevant data. E-discovery is usually divided into nine stages. This is how it works:

Information governance (IG) is a broad word that refers to the procedures, rules, and policies that regulate the acquisition and storage of data. The IGRM model, which provides a framework for all E-discovery agencies to follow, manages best practises. When a lawsuit is on the horizon, all parties must make every effort to preserve evidence. But how do you know which information to keep? 

During the identification step, a team interviews key stakeholders, reviews case facts, and analyses the digital environment to identify what data must be preserved. Data owners are formally instructed to maintain data after it has been recognised (and to not delete it). Data collection can be done using a variety of technologies, but the application chosen must adhere to a set of legal guidelines. Digital assets must be kept without crucial metadata such as file creation dates, size, and audit logs associated to each file, according to the data collection team.

Read more @ https://digitalgrowinfo.blogspot.com/2022/01/e-discovery-is-described-as-any.html

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Padma Shri Awards: Ordinary people being recognised for their life’s work

Padma Shri, also spelt Padma Shree, is one of the highest civilian awards of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna. It is awarded by the Government of India every year on India's Republic Day. Padma Awards were established in 1954 to be awarded to citizens of India in honour of their distinguished contribution in various provinces of activity including the arts, education, industry, literature, science, sports, medicine, social service and public affairs. It has also been awarded to some outstanding individuals who were not citizens of India but did contribute in different ways to India.

The selection criteria have been scrutinised in some quarters with the claim that many highly worthy artists have been left out to favour certain individuals. India has now built an online nomination platform for the common citizens to recommend the nomination for the annually given civilian "Padma" awards.  As of 2021, 3225 people have received the award. Among the Padma Awardees this year, some very ordinary people that have inspired us with their great accomplishments have made a positive change in society and have contributed to society. Here is a mention of a few of those. This list does not, in any manner, consider the achievements of others inferior.

Bhuri Bai

Bhuri Bai of Zher came to Bhopal twenty years ago. She works at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya IGRMS on a daily wage basis. She has been painting with acrylic on canvas for the past nine years and has already authenticated herself as a Bhil contemporary artist. The walls of the Museum of Mankind are covered with Bhuri Bai’s paintings. As a child, she would go to the haat or local fair, an essential part of Bhill life, where the colours inspired her to paint. She paints the laugh and fun of the Gad Bapsi festival, where young men try to scale an oiled pole to get the coconuts tied to its top.

Asavadi Prakasarao

Dr Asavadi Prakasa Rao is a famous poet, Avadhani, writer, critic and translator besides being an academic, who had served as Principal of Govt. Degree Colleges; Member, Executive Committee, AP Sahitya Akademi; and Member, Executive Council, SK University. As Ashtavadhani, he gave 170 performances and has authored 50 books across various genres. And 18 books, including a doctoral thesis, have come out on his learned output. A distinguished orator, he took part in some radio/ TV programmes. He is also into social service. He has received several honours in his life work.

Gopiram Bargayan Burabhakat

Veteran Assamese folk musician from Majuli, Shri Gopiram Bargayan Burabhakat will be conferred with Padma Shri this year. He is known for refining the Sattriya traditional music for over 7 decades.

He has been awarded the prestigious Padma Shri award for his contribution to Art.

Chutni Mahato

Chutni Mahato, also known as Chutni Devi (b. 1959), is a social worker from Jharkhand, India. Once a victim of witch-branding, she now strives to help others who have been branded as witches and spreads awareness about superstitions and witchcraft.

Mahato was born in Bholadih village, Jharkhand in 1959. Married off as a child, she was labelled a witch in 1995 after a family member fell ill. The villagers grabbed her property, ill-treated her including sexual abuse, forcing her to drink urine and being displayed semi-naked. She ran away, finding her way back to her parent's house.

An Indian Administrative Service officer connected her to social workers who were working in the area of prevention of witch-hunting. Following this, for over two decades, she has taken up the cause against superstitious practices and beliefs in Jharkhand.

Shanti Devi

Shanti Devi is famous for her contribution towards restoring peace in the Maoist affected areas in Odisha. She leads the voluntary organisation Seva Samaj, who was born in the Balasore district on April 18, 1934. She got married at the age of 17 to Mahatma Gandhi follower Dr Ratan Das. After marriage, she shifted to Koraput from Balasore. Later, she founded an ashram at Gobarapalli in the Rayagada district. Her carrier in social work began from there. She worked for the growth and education of tribal girls. She also started multiple ashrams for the education, recovery and vocational training of orphans and destitute children. She wanted to make all girls self-sufficient so that they can live with self-respect in society.

Purnamasi Jani

Purnamasi Jani, a Kui poet from Odisha. She is among the 5 Odias who have been recognised for their services. A tribal poet, Jani is popularly known as Tadi Sarubai in the region for her devotional songs and poems which she sings in the Kui dialect. In the last 40 years, Jani has written and sung thousands of devotional and folk songs. She has never been to school not does know how to read and write, other than reciting poems in the Kui dialect. Locals see her as a healer, whose songs are balm to the soul.

Manjamma Jogati

Manjamma Jogathi is an Indian Kannada theatre actress, singer and dancer of Jogathi Nritya, a folk dance form of North Karnataka. In 2019, she became the first transwoman to be the president of Karnataka Janapada Academy, a state top institution for folk arts. After leaving her house aged 15, she identified herself as a woman. Having completed education only till Class 10, she resorted to begging. During this time, she was sexually abused. Later, a father and son duo introduced her to dancing and took her to dance teacher Kallava Jogathi, where she learnt the Jogathi dance.

Manjamma became a permanent dancer in Kallavva's Jogathi dance group, performing in different parts of India.

Lajwanti

Patiala-based Phulkari artist Lajwanti (64), who has been doing the artwork since she was six. “My family brought the art to India while migrating from Multan, Pakistan, during Partition. I learnt it from my grandmother out of interest,” she said.

Pappammal

M. Pappammal alias Rangammal was born to Velammal and Maruthachala Mudaliar in the village of Devarayapuram in 1914. She lost her parents at a young age, and she and her two sisters were raised in Thekkampatti, Coimbatore by their paternal grandmother.

She is an organic farmer from Tamil Nadu, India. At the age of 105, she is argued to be the oldest farmer still active in the field. She is regarded as a pioneer in the agriculture field and is affiliated with Tamil Nadu Agricultural University's department of education. At her age, she works every day on her 2.5 acres of land.

Jaswantiben Jamnadas Popat

Jaswantiben Jamnadas Popat is an Indian businesswoman, who is one of the founders of Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad, a women's worker cooperative involved in manufacturing various fast-moving consumer goods. She started the company with a seed capital of ?80 (US$1.10), their cooperative venture - the Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad and now has a turnover of over ?1,600 crores (US$212 million). Her organization has employed nearly 45,000 women. While most people may not recognise her by name, it is unlikely that you are unfamiliar with her product. If you are someone who watched television during the 90s.

Nanda Prusty

102-yr-old 'Nanda sir', who provided free education to children and adults at Jajpur, Odisha for decades, raised his hands in a gesture of blessing the President," the official account of the President's office tweeted while sharing photos from the awards ceremony, which took place Monday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Fondly known as 'Nanda Sir', he has spent several decades of his life providing free education to children and adults in Jajpur in Odisha. Having only been able to study till Class 7 owing to his family's financial condition, he has been teaching children free of cost since Independence to eradicate illiteracy in his village.

Sindhutai Sapkal

Sindhutai was born on 14 November 1948 in a cattle-grazing family in Maharashtra Wardha district. Being an unwanted child, she was referred to as Chindhi. Sapkal devoted herself to the orphans. She is fondly called "Mai", which means "mother" by the people around her. She has nurtured over 1,500 orphaned children under her care. She has a grand family of 382 sons-in-law, 49 daughters-in-law, and over a thousand grandchildren. Many of the children whom she had adopted are now well-educated lawyers and doctors. Some of her adopted children - including her biological daughter - are running their independent orphanages. She has been honoured with more than 900 National and International awards for her commitment, dedication and work. She used the grant money to buy land to make a home for her orphaned children. Apart from being a caring soul, she was also a good speaker and her hunger made her speak, she recites motivational lines for society and youth.

Sudha Hari Narayan Singh

Sudha Singh (born 25 June 1986) is an Indian Olympic athlete in the 3000 metres steeplechase event. A national record holder in the event, she has represented India at international events since 2005. Singh is an Asian Champion in the discipline and has won two gold and four silver medals at varying editions of the Asian Games and the continental championships.

P. Subramanian

Subramanian was the Founder-promoter of Shanthi Gears, a leading Gear Manufacturer located in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu. He is fondly remembered as the “Gear-man of Coimbatore. Padma Shri (posthumous) awardee P Subramanian, founder of Shanthi Gears, is remembered for offering quality food at a low price through his charitable trust Shanthi Social Services at Singanallur. His zeal for entrepreneurship and social service won him the affection of the masses. The 79-year-old industrialist, fondly called the ‘gearman of Coimbatore’, was an alumnus of PSG Polytechnic. He joined PSG Polytechnic as a lecturer in the late 1960s. Even while working as a lecturer, he started a workshop to pursue his interest in machines. That proved to be the foundation for Shanthi Gears in 1972.

New initiative of Indian government to recognise the achievements of common citizens nominated by any individual. India posses alot of talents which are either unrecognised, untapped or struggling to perform due to lack of efforts. In this modern era where technology has touched the lives of common man, there is a lot of scope to support such talents through crowdfunding platforms like Filaantro.

Crowdfunding is a means of raising money with the help of a large number of people and usually these people are public or individuals who can donate, invest in projects, causes or help towards something or someone in need.

Read more to understand: https://filaantro.org/blog/index.php/post/understanding-crowdfunding/48

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*KATLI, a large metal Vessel* वेबसाइट की लिंक / Website link - https://igrms.com/wordpress/?page_id=3803 Katli is a large metal utensil used among the Kamar tribe of Chhattisgarh. Kamars are known to be traditional iron workers. The neighbouring tribes and communities entirely dependent upon the Kamars for agricultural tools and other house hold implements. This particular vessel Katli, an important item is made as well as utilized by the Kamars. It has a round body, tapering shoulder and narrow mouth. It is made of alloy by hammering metal plates into circular fashion. Such large vessels are mainly used in community feast for ceremonial cooking during Navakhai festival or new grain eating. Acc. No. – 89.94 Local Name – KATLI, a large metal Vessel Tribe/Community – Kamar Locality – Raipur, Chhattisgarh Measurement : Max Height 56 cms., Max Circumference 193 cms. Category – ‘A’ Exploring with: @igrmsbhopal #katli #metalvessel #kamar #communityfeast #navakhai #raipur #chhattisgarh #igrms #museumfromhome #objectoftheweek #ethnograhicobject #museumobject #museumofman #museumofmankind #museumofhumankind #cfor36garh #chhattisgarhtourism #instachhattisgarh #kamartribe https://www.instagram.com/p/CcKQxd6L5-v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Exhibit of the week- 85 (10th to 16th January 2022) Dhadaki or Dharki An embroidered Bedspread वेबसाइट की लिंक / Website link - https://igrms.com/wordpress/?page_id=8169 #AmritMahotsav #EkBharatShreshthaBharat #MinistryOfCulture #PMOIndia #GKishanReddy #ArjunRamMeghwal #MeenakshiLekhi #igrms #JanjatiyaGauravDivas @MinOfCultureGoI @PMOIndia @MDoNER_India @AmritMahotsav @kishanreddybjp @arjunrammeghwal @M_Lekhi @secycultureGOI @PIBCulture Dhadaki is a woollen bed spread cum mattress used by the Maru community of Kutch, Gujarat. The thick, coarse woollen bedspread is rectangular in shape. Both the longitudinal sides are bound by broad embroidered borders of multicolour woollen thread bands. The short sides are profusely embroidered with geometric and floral designs in within bands. The designs are rendered in colours contrasting with the base fabric to make the designs prominent. The central field of the bedspread is left empty without any work. The seam line with coloured thread in the middle is much highlighted where two pieces are sewn together to make a complete Dhadaki. The sheep and camel rearing has enabled the nomadic communities to weave woollen fabrics that can be used during winter. Accession no: 92.96 Local Name: Dhadaki or Dharki , An embroidered bed spread Community : Maru Locality: Kutch, Gujarat Measurement: Max. Length- 228cm and Max. Breadth- 138cm dhadki #dharki #bedspread #embroideredbedspread #textile #maru #kutch #gujarat #igrms #museumfromhome #objectoftheweek #ethnograhicobject #museumobject #museumofman #museumofmankind #museumofhumankind #experienceigrms #igrmsstories #staysafe #covid19 https://www.instagram.com/p/CYiP-nXvhhP/?utm_medium=tumblr

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