48th Meeting of the National Committee of Archivists

Date –  29 November 2024

Place – Statue of Unity in Kevadiya (Ekta Nagar), Gujarat.

Key Highlights:

1. Organisers:
   • National Archives of India, New Delhi.( George William Forrest is known as the Father of the National Archives of India.)
   • Gujarat State Archives.
2. Focus Areas:
   • Emphasis on the preservation of historical records, which form an integral part of India’s cultural heritage.
   • Records written on fragile mediums like paper, tree bark, and leaves were highlighted as being more susceptible to damage compared to buildings, statues, or coins.
3. Recommendations:
   • Continuous organisation of specialised training programmes to develop expertise in record preservation techniques.
   • Encouragement of collaborative efforts to safeguard India’s historical documents.