Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Asiatic Society Celebrates 243rd Foundation Day
The Asiatic Society in Kolkata, which is very old and important for learning, celebrated its 243rd birthday.
A big official, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, was there, and a lady named Dr. Sarita Boodhoo gave a speech about how Indian culture connects with people around the world.
They showed two new cool things called Anukriti and Vidhvanika that help keep old books and writings safe and easy to study.
They also made a deal with some smart people from IIT Kharagpur and other places to work together on these projects.
They even launched a new website and a book about old Indian writings.
It was a big day for learning and sharing India's history and culture.
The Asiatic Society, Kolkata celebrated its 243rd Foundation Day with a formal event.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture & Tourism, was the Chief Guest.
Dr. Sarita Boodhoo delivered the Foundation Day Oration on cultural links between India and its diaspora.
Two heritage platforms, Anukriti and Vidhvanika, were unveiled for preserving and studying ancient manuscripts.
An MoU was signed between The Asiatic Society, IIT Kharagpur, Visva Bharati Santiniketan, and CDAC Kolkata for collaboration in heritage science and AI.
- Who
- The Asiatic Society, Kolkata, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Dr. Sarita Boodhoo, IIT Kharagpur, Visva Bharati Santiniketan, CDAC Kolkata
- What
- 243rd Foundation Day celebration, unveiling of Anukriti & Vidhvanika, MoU signing, website launch, book release
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To celebrate the foundation day and showcase advancements in heritage science and cultural diplomacy
- Organization
- The Asiatic Society, Kolkata
- Founded
- 1784
- Event
- 243rd Foundation Day
- Chief Guest
- Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture & Tourism
- Speaker
- Dr. Sarita Boodhoo, Mauritius-based social activist
- Platforms Unveiled
- Anukriti & Vidhvanika
- Collaborators
- IIT Kharagpur, Visva Bharati Santiniketan, CDAC Kolkata
- New Website
- The Asiatic Society
- Book Released
- A Descriptive Catalogue of Sanskrit Manuscripts in the Collection of The Asiatic Society, Vol. IV; Philosophy Manuscript