More than half of Tamil estampages covered under ASI’s ongoing digitisation drive
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Why in news
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has initiated a digitization drive for Tamil estampages as part of the BharatSHRI digital epigraphy museum initiative.
Background
The ASI is scanning and providing descriptive metadata for Tamil estampages, including location, king, dynasty, language, script, and period. The project aims to create a dedicated online repository for all recorded inscriptions, expected to launch in two months.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyArchaeological Survey of India (ASI): The body responsible for the digitization of inscriptions.
- FactMore than half of Tamil estampages are covered under the ongoing digitization drive.
- S&TBharatSHRI: The initiative aimed at creating a digital epigraphy museum and online repository for inscriptions.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the digitization of epigraphical records contributes to the preservation of India's cultural heritage and the promotion of historical research.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Accessibility gap: Transitioning from physical archives to digital repositories democratizes access for global researchers.
- Data integrity: Ensuring standardized metadata for diverse scripts and dynasties to maintain historical accuracy.
Keywords: Epigraphy · Cultural Heritage · Digital Preservation · Archaeological Survey of India · BharatSHRI
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