Which of the following statements with regard to the Gyan Bharatam Mission is/are correct? 1. It is a national initiative launched under the Ministry of Education to digitize manuscripts across India. 2. The mission is operationally anchored by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA). Select the correct answer using the code given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Detailed Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Gyan Bharatam Mission is a revamped national initiative dedicated to identifying, conserving, cataloging, and digitizing India’s vast manuscript wealth (rare historical texts). It operates under the Ministry of Culture.
Statement 2 is correct: The mission is anchored by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), targeting the preservation of over one crore manuscripts spread across museums, academic bodies, and private collections.