Amritsar resident Amit Singh Rana felt proud when Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised him during his Mann Ki Baat address for his work in preserving and digitizing manuscripts. Originally from Kanpur, Rana has been residing in Amritsar since 2013 and considers the Prime Minister’s recognition a great honor. He is actively engaged in preserving and researching manuscripts related to India’s ancient Vedic knowledge tradition as part of the ‘Gyan Bharatam’ project initiated by PM Modi. Rana emphasized the significance of these manuscripts, which are integral to India’s cultural and intellectual heritage, found in various locations across the country.
Rana, speaking to the media, expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister for acknowledging his efforts. He highlighted his involvement in surveying and studying these manuscripts to ensure their conservation for future generations. His journey began in 2006 when he completed a course at the National Archives of India, where he first encountered manuscripts. Subsequently, in 2010, Rana became familiar with the National Manuscript Mission and later worked at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, contributing to training programs for manuscript conservation centers nationwide.
Encouraging individuals who possess such manuscripts to inform the government for proper preservation and study, Rana stressed the importance of recognizing these documents as part of the nation’s heritage rather than personal possessions. He urged people to understand the cultural significance of these manuscripts and their role in preserving India’s rich intellectual legacy.
