New Delhi, July 27 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the historic 'Gyan Bharatam Mission' initiative for the digitisation of ancient manuscripts on Sunday.

In the 124th episode of the monthly radio show Mann Ki Baat aired today, the PM stated that under the Gyan Bharatam Mission, a National Digital Repository will be created after the digitisation of the ancient manuscripts, where students and teachers around the world would be able to connect with the country's knowledge and tradition.

"Inspired by the thought of expanding our ancient knowledge, the Government of India has announced a historic initiative in this year's budget, 'Gyan Bharatam Mission'. Under this mission, ancient manuscripts will be digitised. Then a National Di...