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Hamari dharohar(India), is new scheme to preserve diverse and rich heritage of the minorities specially least known communities like Parsi, Christians, Buddhist, Jain and Sikh. This scheme was launched under ministry of minority affairs, government of India. In latest census 2011, Buddhist and Parsi counts for less than 1 crore of total population (about 121 crore), eventually fall under minuscule minority. Introduction Government of India believes in Unity in Diversity which is the basic tenet of Indian Culture. The Constitution of India grants equal rights and opportunities to all communities including minority communities of India to profess their religion and culture. Following the spirit of the Constitution, the Government of India is of firm conviction that there isa strong need to curate the rich heritage and culture of Minorities particularly miniscule minorities and supporting calligraphy and related crafts. There is a general lack of information among people about the rich cultural heritage of minority communities of India, particularly of Parsis, Christians, Buddhists etc. Good knowledge about culture and rich heritage of communities develops better understanding among masses and strengthens toleranceand social knitting. Objectives: 1.To curate rich heritage of minorities under overall concept of Indian Culture. 2. Curating iconic exhibitions. 3. Preservation of literature/ documents etc. 4. Support and promotion of calligraphy etc. 5. Research and Development. Activities to be covered under the scheme Selective intervention for preservation of heritage and may cover following kinds of projects: 1. Curating exhibitions including iconic exhibitions. 2. Support and promotion of calligraphy etc. 3. Preservation of literature, documents, manuscripts etc. 4. Documentation of oral traditions and art forms. 5. Support to ethnic museums (not supported under schemes of Ministry of Culture or its bodies) for showcasing and preserving heritage of minority communities. 6. Support for organizing heritage related seminars/ workshops. 7. Fellowship for research in preservation of heritage and development. 8. Any other support to individual/ Organization in furtherance of cause of protection and promotion of rich heritage of minority communities.