Government Schemes and Policy · 1 April 2026

Gyan Bharatam Mission launched for manuscript preservation and digitisation

Exam-focused facts from the 1 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Gyan Bharatam Mission to preserve and digitise ancient manuscripts using modern technology.
  • The mission involves digitisation, scientific preservation and archiving of manuscripts.
  • Citizens are encouraged to upload manuscripts kept in personal custody under the mission.

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