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Gyan Bharatam Mission: Relaunch of Manuscripts Mission

19 May 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSGyan BharatamMission: Relaunchof ManuscriptsMission19 May 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Centre planned a new form for the manuscripts mission, stressing conservation and digitisation.

Key facts

  • Survey and document over 1 crore manuscripts in institutions, libraries, museums and private collections.
  • NMM began in 2003 under IGNCA; an autonomous body is likely, guided by the Union Culture Secretary.
  • Budget: ₹3.5 crore earlier, ₹60 crore in 2025-26.

Progress

  • Metadata ready: 52 lakh manuscripts.
  • Digitised: over 3 lakh titles; only one-third online.

Exam angle

  • New name: Gyan Bharatam Mission.

Test yourself

1. Under what new name is the National Manuscripts Mission being relaunched?

NMM is relaunched as the Gyan Bharatam Mission.

2. The National Manuscripts Mission was originally set up in 2003 under which institution?

NMM was set up under the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts.

3. What is the revised 2025-26 allocation for the manuscripts mission?

The allocation rises from ₹3.5 crore to ₹60 crore.

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