India to Showcase its Manuscript Legacy: Global Conference in Delhi
India is set to host a major international conference on manuscript heritage in Delhi from September 11 to 13, 2025. This significant event will focus on India’s vast collection – an estimated 10 million manuscripts.
The conference aims to bring together leading experts from across the globe to discuss crucial aspects of manuscript conservation, digitization, and research methodologies. Collaboration and knowledge sharing will be central themes.
Participants will explore innovative techniques for preserving these invaluable historical documents, ensuring their accessibility for future generations. The creation of expert working groups to facilitate ongoing collaboration is a key objective.
Researchers are invited to submit their papers by August 10, 2025. This provides a valuable platform for showcasing groundbreaking research and fostering international dialogue.
This initiative underscores India’s commitment to safeguarding its rich cultural heritage and promoting international cooperation in the field of manuscript studies. The conference’s outcomes will have far-reaching implications for the preservation and accessibility of invaluable historical records worldwide.
