One of the basic functions of the National Library, India is to preserve the printed documents for future generations. For this purpose, the Library has separate Divisions for physical, chemical, reprographic and digital preservation of documents.
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Form for Financial Assistance for Digitization of Museum Collections Scheme
Get application form for Financial Assistance for Digitization of Museum Collections Scheme. This form is provided by the Ministry of Culture. Users have to download the form and fill the required fields. Samples of authorization letter, bond and other related documents are also provided.
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Website of Ministry of Culture
The Ministry of Culture has a mission to preserve, promote and disseminate all forms of art and culture. Users can get information about India's cultural relation with other countries and various schemes to develop cultural activities such as Scholarship to Young Artistes, Cultural Function Grant Scheme, Cultural Heritage Youth Leadership Programme, etc. Access to Ministry’s attached offices, subordinate offices and autonomous bodies such as...
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Information on Readers Guide of National Library
Calcutta Public Library had a unique position as the first public library in this part of the country. Such a tidy and efficiently run library was rare even in Europe during the first half of the nineteenth century. Thanks to the efforts of the proprietors of Calcutta Public Library, the National Library has many rare books and journals in its collection.
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Information Brochure of National Library
The National Library of India is an institution which is responsible for collecting, bibliographically recording, preserving and disseminating the nation's cultural heritage. It provides information on practically all branches of knowledge and functions as a centre of coordination, planning and stimulation of the country's library system.
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Information on Membership of National Library
There are three types of members: Reading Room Member, Lending Member and Daily Card Member. The library has separate reading rooms in all the four buildings. Apart from these, each Indian and foreign language division, Foreign Official Documents, Rare books, Maps and Prints, Science and Technology division, and Asutosh Collection are divisions that provide reading facilities. Special seats are provided to accredited scholars in the Main...
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Information on Children Open Educational Resources of National Library
This Discovery Service is created to help in finding free educational resouces from trusted sources. You can also search also individual web resources under each subject category.
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Information on English & Foreign Languages of National Library
The National Library has an invaluable collection of books in the English language, because of the systematic development by Calcutta Public Library and the Imperial Library. One of the aims of the National Library is to collect all the books published on India, anywhere in the world and in any language. At the same time it collects reading materials on other subjects in different languages for the use of the country.
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Website of Meri Maati Mera Desh
Meri Maati Mera Desh, with the tagline 'Mitti ko naman, veeron ka vandan', is a nationwide and people led "Jan bhagidari" initiative to commemorate 75 years of India's independence. It is the finale of Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav program. 'Meri Maati Mera Desh' celebrates the many achievements of the nation. It involves paying tribute to the 'Veers' who protect our nation. The ceremonies would be conducted at the level of village, Panchayat,...
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Website of Adopt a Heritage Program - Apni Dharohar Apni Pehchan
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the Ministry of Culture, is the premier organization for the archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation. Maintenance of 3,695 ancient monuments and archaeological sites across India, including the 24 cultural World Heritage sites and remains of national importance is the prime concern of the ASI.
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Website of Kashi Tamil Sangamam
The Kashi-Tamil Sangamam shall also be an ideal platform to understand the unity in India's civilizational assets through two historic centres of knowledge & culture. Such an understanding is essential to uphold the Spirit of 'Ore Bharatham, Unnadha Bharatham' (Ek Bharat, Shresta Bharat), IIT madras initiative.
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Scheme for the Award of Fellowships to Outstanding Persons in the Field of Culture
Information on Scheme for the Award of Fellowships to Outstanding Persons in the Field of Culture by Ministry of Culture is available. Users can get details related to scheme, its objective, fields, number of fellowships, publishing grant, eligibility, conditions, procedure of selection and disbursing authority.
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Scheme for Development of the Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas
Information about Scheme for Development of the Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas by Ministry of Culture is given. Users can get details related to the scheme, its objectives, criteria for grant, purpose of assistance, procedure of application, condition for release of grants, mode of payment, outcome of scheme, etc. Downloadable forms, date of extension and format for documents is also available.
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Form for financial assistance for development of Buddhist or Tibetan Culture and Art scheme
Users can download the form for scheme of financial assistance for the development of Buddhist/Tibetan Culture and Art. Applicants need to mention details about the act under which their organisation is registered and the date of establishment along with details about the items or activities for which they require financial assistance.
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Application forms for financial assistance for setting up, promotion and strengthening of museums
The Ministry of Culture has provided forms for the Scheme for financial assistance for setting up promotion and strengthening of regional and local museums. Users can go through the details of the scheme and download forms.
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Information on National Mission on Libraries
Get detailed information on the National Mission on Libraries provided by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. You can find information on the launch of this National Mission on Libraries, facilities to be provided to libraries, upgrade work to be done in public libraries, background of this mission on libraries etc.