The document discusses the preservation and conservation of manuscripts in India. It outlines various initiatives taken by the National Mission for Manuscripts and National Archives of India to locate, catalog, conserve, and provide access to manuscripts. Digitization is highlighted as a key process to preserve manuscripts. Various preservation challenges for libraries like adverse environmental conditions and biological pests are also mentioned. The document emphasizes the importance of preserving manuscripts to protect India's cultural heritage.

1. Preservation and Conservation of Manuscripts NEHA KALRA Student Dept.of Library and Information Science P.U., Chandigarh

6. National Mission for Manuscripts

10. National Archives of India

13. Digital Strategy

15. Archival Section A.C Joshi Library Panjab University, Chandigarh