PAPER ID: IJIM/Vol. 8(III) July 2023/20-24/3

AUTHOR: Anju Bala

TITLE: LIBRARIES AS CULTURAL CUSTODIANS: NURTURING AND SAFEGUARDING INDIA’S RICH HERITAGE

ABSTRACT: Indian libraries are not just repositories of knowledge but also serve as cultural custodians that safeguard and nurture the country’s rich heritage. The article highlights the diverse ways in which libraries are contributing to cultural preservation, such as collecting and archiving rare manuscripts, organizing cultural events, promoting indigenous knowledge systems, and fostering reading habits among the masses. Additionally, the article sheds light on the challenges faced by libraries in fulfilling their cultural responsibilities and suggests potential solutions to address them. The paper argues that libraries have a significant role to play in the cultural development of India and that sustained efforts to promote and preserve cultural heritage through libraries can positively impact the country’s socio-economic development.

KEYWORDS: libraries, culture, heritage, India, preservation, promotion, manuscripts, socio-economic development

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