Source: PIB
Context:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the International Conference on Gyan Bharatam on the theme “Reclaiming India’s Knowledge Legacy Through Manuscript Heritage”. He stressed the importance of preserving India’s manuscript heritage and preventing intellectual piracy, as much of India’s traditional knowledge has historically been copied and patented abroad.
Gyan Bharatam Portal
- Launched as a digital repository of ancient manuscripts.
- Aims to accelerate digitisation, preservation, and wider access to India’s traditional knowledge systems.
- Supports the vision of Swadeshi and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
India’s Manuscript Heritage
- India holds the world’s largest manuscript collection: nearly one crore manuscripts.
- Manuscripts reflect advancements in science, philosophy, medicine, mathematics, astronomy, and culture.
- PM called it a “renaissance of India’s golden past”, highlighting continuity of preservation, innovation, addition, and adaptation.
