Amritsar, March 29: Amit Singh Rana, originally from Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh, currently resides in Amritsar. He is dedicated to surveying and researching manuscripts to preserve them for future generations. Prime Minister Modi commended his efforts related to manuscripts during his monthly radio program, “Mann Ki Baat,” on Sunday.
During the broadcast, Amit Singh Rana was specifically mentioned, sparking a wave of joy among the residents of Amritsar. In an interview, Rana shared that he has been living in Amritsar since 2013. He expressed immense pride in being recognized by the Prime Minister, stating that he first wants to thank Narendra Modi from the bottom of his heart for highlighting his work.
Rana is focused on the preservation and research of manuscripts linked to India’s ancient Vedic knowledge tradition. Many such manuscripts exist in homes, monasteries, temples, schools, and libraries across the country, representing a vital part of our cultural and intellectual heritage. He is working to survey and research these manuscripts to ensure their safety for future generations.
He noted that many people treat their ancient manuscripts as personal heirlooms, while in reality, they are crucial to our national heritage. Therefore, he encourages individuals to inform the Indian government if they possess such manuscripts, so they can be preserved and studied. He aims to expand this initiative on a larger scale to safeguard India’s ancient knowledge tradition for future generations.
Rana completed a course at the National Archives in 2006, where he gained insights into manuscript records. Afterward, he worked on manuscript preservation across various states.
During “Mann Ki Baat,” PM Modi stated that if anyone possesses a manuscript or has information about one, they should share its photo on the “Gyaan Bharatam App.” Each entry is verified before being recorded, and he expressed happiness that thousands of manuscripts have already been shared.
PM Modi highlighted examples from Arunachal Pradesh’s Chao Nantisindh Lokang and Amritsar’s Amit Singh Rana. Lokang shared manuscripts in the Tai script, while Rana contributed in the Gurmukhi script, which is linked to the rich Sikh tradition and Punjabi language. Some organizations have also provided manuscripts written on palm leaves.
Additionally, PM Modi mentioned Abhay Jain from Rajasthan, who shared ancient manuscripts inscribed on copper plates, and noted the Hemis Monastery in Ladakh for its valuable Tibetan manuscripts.
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