Q. With reference to the Gyan Bharatam Mission, consider the following statements:
1.It seeks to boost tourism through the conservation and promotion of culturally significant heritage sites.
2.National Digital Repository of Indian Knowledge Systems was announced alongside the Gyan Bharatam Mission.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Gyan Bharatam Mission focuses on the survey, documentation, and conservation of India’s manuscript heritage, not on boosting tourism or promoting heritage sites. The mission is seen as a revitalization of the existing National Manuscripts Mission (NMM), which was established in 2003 but had not achieved its full potential.
Statement 2 is correct. A key component of the Gyan Bharatam Mission is the establishment of a National Digital Repository of Indian Knowledge Systems, which will digitize and centralize traditional knowledge, making it accessible to researchers, students, and institutions worldwide. The mission supports the government’s efforts under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Source: The Hindu
