| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Launch of Gyan Bharatam Mission |
| Date | July 27, 2025 |
| Announced By | Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| Platform | 124th episode of Mann Ki Baat |
| Objective | Digitise and preserve India's ancient manuscripts |
| Key Features | - Creation of a National Digital Repository |
| - Digitisation of over 1 crore manuscripts | |
| - Ensuring global accessibility for students and researchers | |
| Budget Allocation | Increased from ₹3.5 crore to ₹60 crore (Union Budget 2025) |
| Civilisational Importance | Manuscripts referred to as "Chapters of India's soul" |
| Alignment | Aligns with 'Viksit Bharat' vision |
| Additional Highlight | UNESCO recognition of 12 Maratha forts as World Heritage Sites |
| Maratha Forts Location | 11 in Maharashtra, 1 in Tamil Nadu |

