Over one lakh rare manuscripts in different languages are lying with private libraries and individuals unprotected. They are needed to be preserved for posterity, says Andhra Pradesh Government Oriental Manuscripts Library and Research Institute (APOMLRI) Director Sripada Subramaniam.

The institute recognised as a Manuscripts Resource Centre by the National Mission for Manuscripts is currently on the process of doing a comprehensive survey of rare manuscripts in Telugu, Sanskrit, Urdu and Persian and Arabic and preserve them for the benefit of Indologists keen on pursuing research on the history and culture of people in these parts, revealed Dr. Subramaniam, Sanskrit professor from the Telugu University on deputation to the Institute. More.

See: The Hindu

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