Madhubani district has achieved the top position in Bihar for the survey, verification, and approval of manuscripts under the national Gyan Bharatam Mission. In a high-level virtual review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit on Monday, district-wise progress was assessed. Madhubani reported an impressive figure of 3,96,487 verified and approved manuscripts, significantly ahead of Gaya district, which stood second with 1,11,398 manuscripts.
Collective Efforts Behind the Success
The achievement is attributed to the collective efforts of the district administration, various government departments, academicians, researchers, and active participation of local citizens. The Gyan Bharatam Mission, launched by the central government, aims to identify, preserve, and digitise manuscripts across the country.
District Magistrate's Appeal
Expressing satisfaction over the district's top ranking, District Magistrate Anand Sharma appealed to the people of the district to actively participate in this heritage conservation campaign. He said, "This success of Madhubani is the result of our collective efforts. I urge all citizens, teachers, educational institutions, and social organisations to come forward. If anyone possesses old handwritten manuscripts, please get them identified and contribute to their digitisation. This will help secure our cultural heritage for future generations."
