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Gyan Bharatam Mission will be started by Government of India for National Manuscripts Mission (NMM) with a 60 crore allotted budget.
Gyan Bharatam Mission: India’s rich cultural tapestry is woven with countless manuscripts that encapsulate centuries of knowledge, art, and tradition. Recognizing the imperative to safeguard this invaluable heritage, the Government of India has introduced the Gyan Bharatam Mission. This initiative aims to systematically survey, document, and conserve over one crore manuscripts in collaboration with academic institutions, museums, libraries, and private collectors.
In the Union Budget 2025-26, the Government of India announced the Gyan Bharatam Mission, a comprehensive initiative aimed at preserving and promoting India’s rich manuscript heritage. This mission seeks to systematically survey, document, and conserve over one crore manuscripts in collaboration with academic institutions, museums, libraries, and private collectors. It will be undertaken to cover more than 1 crore manuscripts.
To support this ambitious endeavor, the budget allocation for the National Manuscripts Mission (NMM) has been significantly increased from ₹3.5 crore to ₹60 crore.
The Gyan Bharatam Mission is designed with clear objectives to ensure the preservation and accessibility of India’s manuscript wealth:
Credits: National Mission For Manuscripts
Manuscripts are handwritten documents that predate the printing press era. They encompass a vast array of subjects, including literature, science, philosophy, and art. These documents are invaluable as they:
India has long recognized the importance of preserving its manuscript heritage. Prior to the Gyan Bharatam Mission, efforts such as the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) were initiated to conserve and document manuscripts. The NMM focused on:
The Gyan Bharatam Mission builds upon these efforts, introducing a more comprehensive and technologically advanced approach to manuscript preservation.
The Gyan Bharatam Mission embodies the government’s vision for a New Bharat by:
The Gyan Bharatam Mission represents a significant step towards preserving India’s vast manuscript heritage. By leveraging modern technology and fostering collaborative efforts, the mission aims to safeguard these treasures for future generations, ensuring that the wisdom of the past continues to enlighten the present and future.
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