Granth Kutir

In News: The President of India inaugurated Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.

About Granth Kutir

1. Nature: A dedicated cultural and literary space showcasing India’s manuscript and classical literature heritage.
2. Languages Covered (11 Classical Languages): Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, Bengali
3. Collection Size: Around 2,300 books and manuscripts.

Objectives

1. To enhance public awareness about India’s rich cultural, literary, philosophical, and intellectual traditions.
2. To preserve and showcase India’s classical knowledge systems.

Thematic Coverage

1. Epics and classical literature
2. Philosophy and linguistics
3. History and governance
4. Science and knowledge traditions
5. Devotional literature
6. The Constitution of India translated into classical languages

Institutional Collaboration

1. Developed through collaboration among:

• Central and State Governments
• Universities and research institutions
• Cultural organisations
• Individual scholars and donors

Link with National Mission

1. Supports the Gyan Bharatam Mission under the Ministry of Culture.
2. Gyan Bharatam Mission focuses on:

• Survey and documentation
• Conservation and digitisation
• Preservation of India’s manuscript heritage