India's Prime Ministers' Museum Unveils Groundbreaking Digital Archive Project
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New Delhi: The Prime Ministers' Museum and Library (PMML) has launched a groundbreaking digitization initiative to preserve its vast and fragile archival collection. The project, aimed at facilitating remote access for genuine research scholars, will make India's rich historical resources more accessible globally. Spanning over 25 million documents, the PMML's collection is one of the world's largest repositories of rare archival material. A substantial portion of the frequently accessed material has already been digitized and made available through the newly developed system. Researchers can now submit online requests to view specific archival documents, which will be securely made available on their desktops for viewing only. The launch of PMML's digital archives marks a significant milestone in leveraging technology to safeguard invaluable historical resources and enhancing accessibility for researchers, scholars, and knowledge seekers worldwide. According to Ashwani Lohani, Director of PMML, this initiative reflects the institution's commitment to promoting high-quality research and strengthening the study of modern and contemporary India by enhancing ease of access to archival material. The PMML, located at the historic Teen Murti Bhavan in central Delhi, is a premier national institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing the legacy of all prime ministers of India since Independence. This major step forward in expanding access to its vast archival resources is expected to benefit bonafide researchers and scholars studying modern and contemporary Indian history.
