NewzVille Desk
Gyan Bharatam, the flagship initiative, by Ministry of Culture marked a significant milestone on Saturday with the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 17 leading institutions from across the country. The ceremony, held at the National Gallery of Modern Art (Jaipur House), New Delhi, is a historic step in India’s collective effort to safeguard, preserve, and revitalize the nation’s manuscript heritage.
The event was graced by Union Minister of Culture & Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. He lauded Gyan Bharatam as a visionary initiative aimed at decoding India’s ancient manuscripts and reaffirming their enduring relevance in contemporary times.
He emphasized that the initiative reflects India’s cultural commitment to make its manuscript wealth accessible to future generations.
Shekhawat also shared his vision of transforming India into a “Prāṇamaya Bhārata”—a nation vibrant with living knowledge—stressing that in the pursuit of progress, quality must never be compromised for speed.
Under the Gyan Bharatam framework, 12 Cluster Centres and 5 Independent Centres have been established across India as key implementing partners.
The evening concluded with “Mere Kabir”, a Dastangoi musical performance by Syed Sahil Agha and Nizam Premi of the Dilli Gharana, celebrating India’s profound spiritual and literary traditon.
