President inaugurates Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan
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President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan to showcase India's literary heritage and promote awareness of classical Indian languages.
Background
The Granth Kutir houses approximately 2,300 books in 11 classical Indian languages and around 50 manuscripts. The project involved collaboration between the Union government, state governments, universities, and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Culture (IGNCA).
Facts for Prelims
- BodyIGNCA: Provides expertise in manuscript management, conservation, documentation, and display.
- FactGranth Kutir collection: Includes approximately 2,300 books and 50 manuscripts.
- FactLanguages: The collection features 11 classical Indian languages.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of preserving and promoting India's classical literary heritage in the contemporary era of globalization.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Cultural preservation: Balancing the conservation of ancient manuscripts with public accessibility and digitization
- Institutional synergy: Role of multi-stakeholder collaboration between government bodies and academic institutions in heritage promotion
Keywords: Cultural Heritage · Manuscript Conservation · Literary Preservation · Institutional Collaboration · Classical Languages
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