Kumar, S; Shah, Mukesh Kumar; Shah, Leena(INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2005)
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Abstract:
Digitization is also an outcome of development of technologies. The distinct form of art and
culture requires preservation for the study of mankind and its progress. Paper stresses
need to capture them in digitized form for future interest of the researchers. It will also give
an account of art and architecture and sculpture of Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh (India).
It had one of the ancient civilizations in India and World. History of Malwa region of Madhya
Pradesh (India) dates to prehistoric period. The archeological excavation and heritage
structures of Malwa are of no less importance than any other part of India. Much is being
done on digitization of manuscripts but very little is thought of these valuable heritage
structures lying unprotected and open. Digitization of cultural heritage will be best
preservation for future generations’ .The paper suggest for 3 dimensional picturization of
these heritages and preserve in digital form. It also suggests for hardware, software and
human ware requirements for such work and gives a plan and provides few beautiful slides.
A practical LCD projection of digitized heritage site is also prepared.
This paper presents a brief over view of Digital Preservation, Digitization of manuscripts
and preservation techniques which are currently in use in India. The role of the National
Library of India in Digital Preservation of Indian Manuscripts is highlighted. It also deals
with the Manuscript Resource Centers and Manuscript Conservation Centers of India. The
requirements of Digital Preservation are presented in this paper.