21/08/2026
Official Visit for Survey and Progress of Gyan Bharatam Digitization
Kolkata | 21 August 2026
A team from The Asiatic Society, Kolkata undertook an official visit to Santipur Sahitya Parisad, a Partner Centre under The Asiatic Society Gyan Bharatam Cluster Centre, for a survey of its manuscript collection and to review the preparedness for commencement of digitization activities under the Gyan Bharatam Mission.
During the visit, the team held detailed discussions with the officials of Santipur Sahitya Parisad regarding the modalities and requirements for initiating the digitization work. The officials also presented the manuscripts preserved in the institution for inspection. It was observed that a portion of the manuscript collection requires necessary conservation treatment prior to digitization. The matter was accordingly discussed for taking appropriate measures to ensure the safe handling and preservation of the manuscripts.
The team subsequently visited Santipur Bangiya Puran Parisad and conducted a preliminary survey of its manuscript holdings. Relevant particulars and documentation concerning the manuscripts were noted, and detailed discussions were held with the officials regarding the institution’s proposed participation as a Partner Centre under The Asiatic Society Gyan Bharatam Cluster Centre.
The visit formed part of the ongoing efforts of The Asiatic Society towards systematic survey, documentation, conservation and digitization of India’s valuable manuscript heritage, thereby contributing to the objectives of the Gyan Bharatam Mission.
