Manuscript Conservation in Maharashtra

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This book is an outcome of a research carried out during 2018-2021 to study and evaluate manuscript conservation activities in Maharashtra that earned the author his second PhD degree. The book introduces to the readers the grand cultural legacy of India, several aspects of manuscript conservation and the need for concerted efforts for preserving the cultural legacy. It also gives a detailed description of manuscript custodian and conservation centres in Maharashtra along with a graphical analysis of the collection, wherewithal and activities of National Mission for Manuscripts' partner centres in Maharashtra. The book suggests several measures for bringing more efficiency in the manuscript conservation efforts.

The cultural heritage of any country is its backbone and preservation of the knowledge and wisdom enshrined in the manuscripts is vital for its identity, self esteem and pride. The Article 51A (f) of the constitution of India describes preservation of the culture of this great nation as one of the fundamental duties of the citizens. It states that the duty of every citizen of India shall be 'to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture. The Higher Education Institutes (HEI) have a great responsibility to preserve the traditional knowledge systems, heritage and cultural material apart from carrying out teaching and learning, research, publication and extension activities. This book is a ready reckoner for all the university and college libraries and for all those interested or involved in the conservation of manuscript heritage of India.

Dr. Vijay Srinath Kanchi is a double Ph.D. in Philosophy and Manuscript Conservation (Library & Information Science) and a triple post graduate in Philosophy, Education and Library & Information Science. Presently working as the Director, Knowledge Resource Center, Moolji Jaitha (Autonomous) College, Jalgaon and as the Project Coordinator, heading the Manuscript Conservation Center and Manuscript Resource Centers of the College, funded by the National Mission for Manuscripts, New Delhi since 2018. He has also been teaching philosophy subject to the undergraduate and postgraduate students for over 15 years.

Dr. Kanchi presented several research papers in various international forums such as Berlin, Madrid, Chemnitz, Taipie, etc. Recipient of travel grant for presenting paper in the Electronic Theses and Dissertation Conference held in Taipei, Taiwan in 2018. Editorial Board member of The Esoteric Quarterly, an international peer reviewed journal, Washington DC, Pratap Center of Philosophy's Philosophical Quarterly, Global Scholars Journal of Social Sciences (GSJSS), Whoice Publishing House, Singapore, Edwin group of Journals, etc. He is a Member of Board of Studies in several universities. Author of 'Sleeping to Dream and Dreaming to Wake up!", an ontological and epistemological inquiry into the nature of dream and sleep, translation of 'Sri Sita Ramanjaneya Samvadam' into English, translation of John Bennett's "The Long Pilgrimage' into Telugu titled 'Mahattara Teertha Yatra', etc.

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