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- Organised by the Ministry of Culture and chaired by Union Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy.
- The theme was “Reclaiming India’s Knowledge Legacy through Manuscript Heritage” and the aim was to preserve, digitise, and globalise India’s manuscript wealth.
- Over 500 delegates and 75 scholars participated in sessions on conservation, digitisation, AI‑archiving, and ethical custodianship.
- Exhibitions of rare manuscripts, live conservation demos, and cultural events enriched the gathering.
- On 12 Sept 2025, during this conference, PM Narendra Modi launched the ‘Gyan Bharatam’ Mission, a national initiative to digitise, conserve, and disseminate India’s manuscript heritage through a National Digital Repository.
- With 44 lakh manuscripts already documented, the mission uses AI‑driven tools for preservation, translation, and research, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and positioning India as a Vishwa Guru in knowledge heritage.
Question:
Q.1 The International Conference on Manuscript Heritage 2025 was organised by which ministry?a) Ministry of Culture
b) Ministry of Education
c) Ministry of Tourism
d) Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: a) The conference was organised by the Ministry of Culture and chaired by Union Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy.
