Why is it in the news?
Government launched a nationwide survey to map India’s manuscript heritage.
The initiative aims to digitise and preserve manuscripts.
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Important Points:
● It is a three-month nationwide survey conducted at district level.
● India has around 1 crore manuscripts, the largest collection globally.
● Data will be compiled into a national digital repository.
● It will be part of Gyan Bharatam Mission.
● Manuscripts will be geotagged for preservation and digitisation.
● Gyan Bharatam app will be used for uploading data.
● It aims to prevent intellectual piracy and loss of heritage.
● It aligns with New Delhi Declaration on cultural preservation.
● Implementation involves state and district-level committees.