Visva-Bharati begins digitisation of thousands of rare manuscripts under Gyan Bharatam Project

Santiniketan, Nov 4 (UNI) In a major step towards preserving India's literary and cultural heritage, Visva-Bharati University has commenced comprehensive digitisation of thousands of rare ancient manuscripts housed at its Lipika Manuscriptorium (Lipika Puthisala). Atig Ghosh, official spokesperson of Visva-Bharati University, and Professor Sisir Sahana, in-charge of the Lipika Manuscriptorium and Principal of Kala Bhavana, have officially shared the information with union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi and Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar. The preservation work began immediately after the Puja holidays. The initiative is being undertaken under the centrally sponsored 'Gyan Bharatam' project, a nationwide mission spearheaded by…