A proposal for digitisation and documentation of art objects and artefacts preserved in various central and state museums, submitted by NIC has been approved by the Department of Culture, Govt of India. The Department of Culture is striving to change museums all across the Country into multi-cultural complexes engaged in promoting art, education, research and appreciation. A software titled "Natraj" developed by NIC has already been deployed in 20 museums in various states. Preparatory project work, to bring out an integrated CD-ROM entitled National Register of Art Objects comprising documented and digitised rare art objects has been undertaken.