Karnataka to develop ‘Digital Heritage Portal’ to preserve cultural legacy
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Why in news
Karnataka is developing a 'Digital Heritage Portal' to digitize and provide global access to manuscripts and archival records in collaboration with the Oriental Research Institute (ORI).
Background
The initiative involves the Oriental Research Institute (ORI) in Mysuru and the Karnataka State Archives. It aligns with the Digital India and National Mission for Manuscripts to digitize rare cultural resources.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyOriental Research Institute (ORI) is located in Mysuru, Karnataka
- SchemeNational Mission for Manuscripts is a national initiative for digitizing manuscripts
- BodyIndira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is a partner in the digitization project
- FactThe project aims to integrate manuscripts and archival records into a unified digital portal
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of digital preservation in safeguarding India's intangible and tangible cultural heritage against physical degradation and loss.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Accessibility gap: Transitioning from physical archives to digital portals to democratize access to rare manuscripts
- Preservation trade-offs: Balancing high-fidelity digital archiving costs with the need for rapid large-scale digitization
- Intellectual property: Challenges in managing copyrights and ownership of digitized public archival records
Keywords: Digital Preservation · Cultural Heritage · Archival Records · Knowledge Democratization · Digital India
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