National Mission for Manuscripts Flashcards
1
Q
Who and when was it launched ?
A
Ministry of Culture in 2003
2
Q
Aim?
A
To establish a Digital manuscripts repository at IGNCA so that it is helpful for researches and scholars
3
Q
What is the major advantage ?
A
It focusses on conservation , preservation and digitaization of manuscripts
4
Q
What are manuscripts ?
A
Handwritten composition on paper , bark , metal etc dating back atleast 75yrs that has significant scientific , historical and aesthetic value
5
Q
Are lithographs and printed volumes considered as manuscripts ?
A
NO
