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India’s Manuscript Legacy
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The Ministry of Culture will host the first-ever International Conference on India’s Manuscript Heritage from 11–13 September 2025 in New Delhi, aiming to revive BharatiyaJnanaParampara and mark Swami Vivekananda’s historic 1893 Chicago address.
Bridging Civilisational Heritage with Contemporary Knowledge Systems:
- Unparalleled Manuscript Wealth: India holds over 10 million manuscripts, covering disciplines like philosophy, science, medicine, mathematics, arts, and rituals. These manuscripts represent the living tradition of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), not just historical records.
- Themes and Activities of the Conference: Key thematic sessions include palaeography, AI-integrated digitisation, metadata standards, ethical custodianship, curricular integration, and conservation methods. Live workshops, exhibitions, and cultural performances will supplement the academic programme.
- Key Institutional and Structural Outcomes:
- New Delhi Declaration onManuscript Heritage
- Formation of expert working groups on decipherment, conservation, digitisation, and translation
- Launch of the Manuscript Research Partner (MRP) programme to engage youth and scholars
- Creation of long-term international collaborations and institutional linkages
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