National Archives of India

October 27, 2026 11:26 PM

Ministry of Culture Signs MoU with France’s National Library to Preserve India’s Manuscript Heritage

The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF), or National Library of France, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Paris on 26 October 2026 to strengthen institutional cooperation in the preservation, digitisation, research and dissemination of manuscript and documentary heritage. The MoU was signed and exchanged under the Gyan Bharatam Mission, by Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and Gilles Pécout, Pr...

April 29, 2025 11:24 AM

Book on Ramanujan’s life and legacy to be launched in New Delhi

The National Archives of India is set to launch a new book on Srinivasa Ramanujan, widely regarded as one of the greatest mathematicians in history. The launch ceremony will be held on Wednesday at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. Titled Ramanujan: Journey of a Great Mathematician, the book chronicles the life and work of Ramanujan, offering insights into his journey from modest beginnings in Erode, Tamil Nadu, to his revolutionary contributions in number theory, infinite se...

April 29, 2025 11:44 AM

National Archives of India acquires private papers of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

The National Archives of India (NAI) has significantly enriched its repository of historical records with the acquisition of the private papers of former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. The collection, donated by members of Dr. Kalam’s family, offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life and legacy of one of India’s most revered statesmen and scientists. According to the Ministry of Culture, the collection includes original correspondences, Dr. Kalam’s passport, Aadhaar card, PAN ca...