India, April 25 -- Delhi's archival documents dating back to the 1880s - currently stored in the record room of Chandni Chowk's historic Town Hall - will soon be digitised to improve public access, aid academic research, and deepen engagement with India's democratic past, officials said on Thursday.

The record room houses rare materials including official proceedings, administrative documents, and civic budgets from the late 19th century.

Delhi assembly speaker Vijender Gupta, who inspected the site on Thursday, called for greater collaboration between civic bodies, heritage departments, and archival institutions to safeguard these historical assets. "Digitisation will enhance accessibility and support research, while preserving our leg...