Maltesh, M; Devi, Th Satyabati(INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)
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Abstract:
The present paper is a joint venture of two authors who worked differently on manuscripts
of Manipur and rare Buddhist manuscripts of Arunachal Pradesh, and the problematic
of restoration and digitization in modern context. The major objective of the
proposed study would be to delineate the modus operandi for the restoration of the rare
Buddhist manuscripts in Arunachal Pradesh and rare manuscripts of Manipur, involving
such scientific methods as electronic scanning, digitization, etc. However, these scientific
methods would be complementary to the time-tested, indigenous and traditional
methods of physical preservation in order to make these manuscripts available in its
original or the simulated formats for the next generation. The electronic rendition of the
calligraphies and art forms would be hosted on the web or it can be preserved in
repositories by using D-Space software, so as to facilitate the entire world to comprehend
the essence and tenets of manuscripts.