Preservation of Manuscript Books and Records Papers - 20th July 2026 - Ministry of Culture - Gazette Notification PDF
Issued by Ministry of Culture
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Culture on 20th July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Summary of Preservation of Manuscript Books and Records Papers
On July 20, 2026, the Ministry of Culture provided an update regarding the preservation and documentation of manuscripts via the Gyan Bharatam portal. This information was formally presented by the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in a written response to the Lok Sabha.
Manuscript Statistics by Material: The Gyan Bharatam portal currently maintains records for manuscripts categorized by the following materials:
- Paper: 83,045
- Palm leaf: 5,772
- Birch Bark: 3
- Parchment: 0
Historical Research and De-codification: The Ministry highlighted that manuscripts in the collection span various historical periods. The determination of specific time periods for these items is a continuous process that requires ongoing research and de-codification.
Administrative Information:
- Source: PIB Delhi
- Release ID: 2286583
- Visitor Count: 1003
- Reference Name: M Annadurai
- Available Languages: The press release is available in Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and Tamil.