'Chapters of India's soul': PM Modi launches 'Gyan Bharatam Mission' to digitise ancient manuscripts. All you need to know
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Indian PM Narendra Modi Photograph: (ANI)
Speaking during the 124th episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Narendra Modi said that inspired by the thought of expanding India's ancient knowledge, the Government of India has launched the 'Gyan Bharatam Mission'. All you need to know about it.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (Jul 27) announced the launch of the 'Gyan Bharatam Mission', a major initiative to digitise and preserve India's ancient manuscripts through a National Digital Repository. Speaking during the 124th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said, "Inspired by the thought of expanding our ancient knowledge, the Government of India has announced a historic initiative in this year's budget, 'Gyan Bharatam Mission'. Under this mission, ancient manuscripts will be digitised. Then, a National Digital Repository will be created, where students and researchers from all over the world will be able to connect with India's knowledge tradition."
What is 'Gyan Bharatam Mission'?
As per PM Modi, the Gyan Bharatam Mission would help digitise what he referred to as the 'Chapters of India's soul'. The mission aims to unlock the country’s civilisational knowledge for global students and researchers.
The ambitious initiative, first announced in the Union Budget on June 9, targets the digitisation and conservation of over one crore manuscripts scattered across India. As per ANI, the 2025 Budget saw a sharp increase in funding for this initiative — from ₹3.5 crore ($404,831) to ₹60 crore ($693,996,2).
Calling the manuscripts "chapters of India's soul," the Prime Minister urged citizens to support the mission and pass on this legacy to future generations. "These are not just manuscripts; these are the chapters of India's soul, which we have to teach to the coming generations," he said.
A civilisational digital project
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The Gyan Bharatam Mission, as per the report, also aligns with India's broader focus on reviving its civilisational heritage through language revitalisation, manuscript conservation, among other things. As per the report, it also lends support to India's vision towards a 'Viksit Bharat' vision, by preserving traditional knowledge and repurposing it for future generations.
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PM Modi also celebrated UNESCO's decision to list 12 Maratha forts as World Heritage Sites, calling each of them a chapter of Indian history. "UNESCO has recognised 12 Maratha forts as World Heritage Sites. 11 forts are in Maharashtra, and one fort is in Tamil Nadu. Every fort has a page of history attached to it, and every stone has witnessed a historical event," he said.
