Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Government Digitizes Manuscripts, Plans Heritage Conference
The Indian government has been working to preserve old writings called manuscripts.
Since 2003, they've scanned and saved 3.5 lakh manuscripts.
They plan to hold a big meeting in 2025 to talk about these manuscripts and celebrate a famous speech by Swami Vivekananda.
The meeting will bring together experts from all over the world to learn about and protect India's rich history of writing.
They also have places called Manuscript Conservation Centres where they take care of these old writings.
Government has digitized 3.5 lakh manuscripts since 2003.
The information was shared in response to a query in Lok Sabha.
The government plans to host an international Manuscript Heritage Conference in September 2025.
The conference will commemorate Swami Vivekananda's 1893 Chicago address.
There are 92 Manuscript Conservation Centres, with 42 currently active.
- Who
- The Union Culture Minister and the government.
- What
- The government reported digitizing 3.5 lakh manuscripts since 2003 and plans an international Manuscript Heritage Conference.
- When
- The digitization began in 2003. The conference is planned for September 2025.
- Where
- The information was shared in Lok Sabha.
- Why
- To explore, preserve and promote India’s manuscript heritage.
- Manuscripts Digitized
- 3.5 lakh
- Digitization Start Year
- 2003
- Conference Year
- 2025
- Conference Purpose
- Commemorate Swami Vivekananda's Chicago address
- Manuscript Conservation Centres
- 92
- Active Conservation Centres
- 42