01296nas a2200205   4500000000100000000000100001008004100002653001000043653001300053653002200066653002500088653001600113100001300129245010500142856014900247300001200396490000700408520065500415022002001070                                       d10aIndia10aArchives10acultural heritage10aDigital preservation10amanuscripts1 aA. Singh00aDigital preservation of cultural heritage resources and manuscripts: An Indian government initiative  uhttps://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84871256766&doi=10.1177%2f0340035212463139&partnerID=40&md5=323d25603225ab4b413ae7090ca3e2f5  a289-2960 v383 aCultural heritage is the symbolic presence that integrates the history, traditions and culture of a country, and while it is an irreplaceable source of pride for that country s people, it also possesses a universal value that can touch all people around the world. There are numerous properties of precious tangible and intangible cultural heritage currently placed at risk. This paper examines the potential for preserving Indian s cultural heritage resources in a digital world and making it globally accessible. The paper discusses the initiatives taken by Indian government for digital preservation of cultural heritage resources and manuscripts.  a03400352 (ISSN)