New Delhi, March 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the "Gyan Bharatam" survey on Sunday, which involves collecting information about old manuscripts.
Modi urged people to share information about such documents if they come across them, to ensure their proper verification and preservation.
Addressing his monthly radio address, "Mann Ki Baat," Modi said the objective of the "Gyan Bharatam" survey is to collect information about manuscripts across the country, and one way to participate in this survey is through the "Gyan Bharatam" app.
"If you have a manuscript or information about it, please share its image on the "Gyan Bharatam" app. Information related to each entry is being verified before it is recorded. I am glad that thousands of manuscripts have been shared so far," he said.
The prime minister said, for example, Chao Nantisindh Lokang of Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, has shared manuscripts in the Tai script, and Bhai Amit Singh Rana of Amritsar has shared manuscripts in the Gurmukhi script.
"This (the Gurmukhi) is a script associated with our great Sikh tradition and the Punjabi language. Some organizations have provided manuscripts written on palm leaves," he added.
The Abhay Jain Library in Rajasthan has shared very old manuscripts inscribed on copper plates, and the Hemis Monastery in Ladakh has provided information about valuable Tibetan manuscripts.
"I have cited just a few examples here. This survey will continue until mid-June. I urge all of you to uncover and share aspects of your culture," he said.
Modi said India's strength lies in its crores of people, and this initiative reflects the spirit of public participation among the countrymen.
