Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has urged the people of State to actively participate in the preservation of Chhattisgarh’s rich cultural heritage and ancient knowledge tradition. “Our manuscripts are living proof of our civilisation, culture and knowledge, and it is our shared responsibility to preserve them and pass them on to future generations,” said Sai. Chief Minister Sai said that the “Gyan Bharatam National Manuscript Survey”, launched by the Central Government, is a visionary and important initiative in this direction.

 

This campaign is surveying ancient manuscripts available across the country, ensuring their preservation, preservation, and digital access. He appealed to the citizens of the state that if they possess any ancient manuscripts, handwritten texts, or palm leaves, they should become part of this national campaign by entering their details on the Gyan Bharatam mobile app. The Chief Minister said that this small effort by citizens will prove to be a major contribution in preserving our cultural identity. Chief Minister Sai expressed confidence that through public participation,

 

Chhattisgarh’s rich knowledge tradition will gain a new identity and this heritage will be safely passed on to future generations. He called upon the people of the state to participate in this cultural campaign while preserving their roots and proudly carrying forward this invaluable heritage of knowledge. It may be mentioned that the “Gyan Bharatam National Manuscript Survey Campaign” has been launched by the Central government as an important initiative, with the aim of surveying the manuscripts available in the state and ensuring their safe, preservation, and digital access to future generations. The Chhattisgarh is also regularly participating in this nationwide campaign, which began in March 2026. District-level committees have been formed and nodal officers appointed in