• Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Gyan Bharatam Portal’ on 12 September 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, during the International Conference on Gyan Bharatam.
• The portal is a significant step towards the digitisation, preservation, and dissemination of India’s vast manuscript heritage.
• By enabling wider public access to ancient texts, the initiative reflects the government’s vision to protect cultural heritage while promoting research and awareness of India’s traditional knowledge systems.