PMML Launches Digital Archives: Preserving History, Boosting Scholar Access

• The Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML) launched digital archives for its vast collection.
• The initiative aims to preserve fragile historical documents and enhance remote access for scholars worldwide.
• Over 25 million documents from more than 1,300 individuals and organisations are being digitised.
• A secure IT platform allows registered scholars to request and access archival material online in a view-only format.
• This project seeks to remove geographical barriers and strengthen research on modern India's history.

Why It Matters: Global scholars gain unprecedented digital access to India's historical records.