Government of NCT of Delhi has instituted a fellowship programme, including range of activities like research and development in the field of archives, conservation of archival records, management of records/materials on archival standards, use of information and technology to create an archival friendly environment, publication of archival based research, exhibitions etc.

Delhi ranks as one of the most ancient and historic cities of India. It has been the capital of mighty empires and powerful kingdoms. It has seen the ebbs and flow of many civilizations. The ruins of Delhi mark the sites of various cities-both ancient and medieval-each of which has a history of its own. Delhi is undoubtedly a treasure land of heritage and culture.

Most of the Records in custody of the Department are in deteriorating state due to unscientific storage in the past, vagaries of nature, human vandalism and natural decay by age, such records need urgent repair and rehabilitation by various processes of conservation of records. The Department propose conservation of of archival records on out-sourcing basis with a view to conserve the archival heritage of capital city, Delhi.

The Department of Delhi Archives is one of the richest and scientifically maintained archives of India. It has stored a rich heritage of Delhi's ups and downs and Delhi's making. The primary function of Department of Delhi Archives is to supply the records to the creating agency and the secretariat for the reference purpose in making decision in day to day work, facilitating the scholars from various streams to pursue their research. The...