New Delhi, April 29 -- The National Archives of India (NAI) is the custodian of the non-current records of the Government of India and holds them in trust for the use of administrators and researchers, as per the provisions of the Public Records Act, 1993. As a premier archival institution, the National Archives of India plays a pivotal role in shaping the country's archival consciousness, according to the Ministry of Culture.

Apart from its vast collection of public records, the NAI also houses a rich and ever-growing collection of private papers of eminent Indians from all walks of life, who have made significant contributions to the nation.

Taking the legacy forward, the National Archives of India (NAI) has acquired the private paper...