Day 20
History, Art & CultureSkim2025-02-01
Launch of Gyan Bharatam Manuscript Initiative
What Happened
The Ministry of Culture launched the Gyan Bharatam initiative in the Union Budget 2025-26 to survey and conserve India's manuscript heritage. It aims to digitize over one crore manuscripts using AI technology to create a National Digital Repository, upgrading previous preservation missions.
Why It Matters
This initiative ensures the systematic preservation of India's ancient knowledge systems and intellectual history by leveraging modern technology for global accessibility.
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