Dhubri: For a few students in Dhubri, their summer vacation has turned into a journey through India’s rich manuscript heritage.The Indian Ethno Library Society, in collaboration with Dr Banikanta Kakati Library of Bilasipara College, launched a manuscript study programme on Saturday to introduce students to this rich tradition of written knowledge.The inaugural session was attended by Kastury Burhagohain, a PhD scholar at Tezpur University, who thanked the organisers for giving students an opportunity to explore the traditional knowledge.Dr Hari Charan Das, convener of the Indian Ethno Library Society, welcomed the participants, including students and scholars from Tezpur University and other institutions. He said growing interest in traditional manuscripts, including Sanchipat and palm-leaf texts, underlines the need to preserve the nation’s heritage.Dr Das said manuscript studies would become increasingly relevant with the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 and the introduction of the four-year undergraduate programme in colleges. He urged students to use their summer break productively by taking part in such academic initiatives.Educationist Dipa Bhattacharya, manuscript conservator Bhaskar Bhattacharya, and Surjendu Nath Chakraborty were among those who attended the programme.
Dhubri students read ancient manuscripts
Dhubri students read ancient manuscripts
Dhubri students read ancient manuscripts
