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New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The Ministry of Law and Justice has started working with the Director General of National Archives of India (NAI) for the transfer and preservation of departmental records/files older than 25 years. An official gave this information on Saturday.
On Friday, NAI officials visited the records room of the legislative department and evaluated the files identified for transfer, the official said in the statement.
“As part of Special Drive 5.0 focusing on efficient archival management and preservation of important government records, Additional Secretary and Nodal Officer RK Patnaik coordinated with DG, NAI for transfer of departmental records/files older than 25 years,” the statement said.
Last month, Patnaik Dr KV Kumar, Additional Secretary, Legislative Department, along with other officials and staff of the department, conducted an extensive tour of all sections and rooms from A-Wing to D-Wing, including the departmental canteen and digitization unit.
During the visit, Additional Secretaries directed all sections to identify and prepare files to be archival, ensuring proper classification and documentation.
Patnaik emphasized that the Section Heads should monitor timely transfer of eligible records and submit compliance reports to the Nodal Officer to ensure successful achievement of the objectives of the campaign.
Earlier this month, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta visited the British Library in London to view colonial-era archival material, rare photographs and manuscripts of the House.
Gupta studied the legislative records of India from 1900–1930, providing valuable insights into the country’s legislative and parliamentary history.
He also examined rare manuscripts, photographs and archival volumes which depict important milestones of India’s legislative and parliamentary development under British rule.
The Chairman was given a detailed briefing on the conservation and digitization techniques adopted by the British Library to safeguard delicate documents of historical importance, a statement said.
They also reviewed rare visual records of the Indian Legislative Council and Council Chambers of the early 20th century, the statement said.
The visit and talks were organized with the help of the British High Commission.
British Library officials and colleagues welcomed the Delhi Assembly’s efforts to make these archives accessible to researchers and legislators in India.
–IANS
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