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News: Recently, the Union Budget 2025-26 has introduced the ‘Gyan Bharatam Mission’.

About Gyan Bharatam Mission
- The Gyan Bharatam Mission has been launched to conduct a comprehensive survey, documentation, and conservation of India’s rich manuscript heritage.
- It aims to cover over one crore manuscripts spread across academic institutions, museums, libraries, and private collections.
- A significant aspect of the Gyan Bharatam Mission is the establishment of the National Digital Repository of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS).
- This digital platform will serve as a comprehensive resource for archiving and sharing traditional wisdom, making it accessible to researchers, students, and institutions worldwide.
- By integrating India’s ancient knowledge—spanning fields such as Ayurveda, mathematics, astronomy, linguistics, and philosophy with modern education and technology, the mission aims to encourage research, innovation, and sustainable development.




