Objectives of National Mission For Manuscripts
The objectives of the National Mission for Manuscripts are as follows:
- Finding the existing manuscripts across the world through various surveys and activities after the survey.
- Recording the data of each manuscript in the National database so that we can keep track of the information about these manuscripts and the data is openly available to all.
- It also aims to create a national database of all the manuscripts that can be accessed online through the website of the National Mission for Manuscripts. This national database will be known as ‘Kriti Sampada.’
- Providing training to the manuscript conservators so that they can become proficient in conserving manuscripts by using traditional and modern methods.
- It also aims to provide training to the coming generations of manuscript conservators to understand the language of manuscripts and their significance.
- Converting the manuscripts to a digital version in order to provide access to these valuable and rare treasures of India through the use of technology.
- Making people aware of the significance and importance of manuscripts through various awareness programs, seminars, books, social media, etc.
What is National Mission For Manuscripts?
The National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) is a government-funded program in India that aims to preserve, document and disseminate the country’s rich manuscript heritage. Established in 2003, the mission works to identify, document, and digitize manuscripts across various languages and scripts, making them accessible to researchers, scholars, and the general public. The NMM also promotes the study and research of manuscripts and organizes exhibitions and workshops to raise awareness about the importance of preserving this cultural heritage. Overall, The National Mission for Manuscripts is an initiative to safeguard, conserve and revitalize the rich manuscript heritage of India.