हेडर

The National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) was launched in February 2003 by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Government of India, to address the need for preserving and documenting India's vast manuscript heritage, which roughly includes five million manuscripts. This is considered one of the largest manuscript collections globally, covering diverse themes, languages, scripts, and other forms of documentation.

The Mission recognizes that manuscripts are scattered across various institutions and private collections, often neglected or undocumented. The NMM was set up to systematically locate, catalog, conserve, and make these manuscripts accessible to the public, connecting India’s historical memory with its future aspirations. This is implemented by conducting national surveys and maintaining the largest National Electronic Database documenting four million manuscripts. Rare and endangered manuscripts are digitised while critical editions and catalogues promote public access. Additionally, it engages the public through outreach programs like lectures, seminars, and publications.