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BSIP, IGNCA to show India's science, culture

Lucknow: Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences and Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi, an autonomous trust under ministry of culture, are coming together to showcase to the world India's scientific and cultural heritage. "BSIP and IGNCA will sign memorandum of understanding to integrate science and culture on Tuesday for a first such endeavour, aiming to showcase the country's rich scientific and cultural heritage to the world," said Mahesh G Thakkar, BSIP director. He said the tie-up aimed to go about this integration through interdisciplinary research on India's scientific and cultural history, joint events and shared expertise. It focuses on digitisation, education and in support of Project Mausam on climate change in maritime history. Collaboration areas include research and documentation, conservation of antiquities and archives, museum development, field research and audio-visual documentation. The partnership will also produce joint publications, provide training in conservation and heritage management and conduct public outreach. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Were So Beautiful Before; Now Look At Them; Number 10 Will Shock You Reportingly Undo The initiative seeks to preserve, interpret and present India's heritage through innovative programmes, fostering national and global awareness. "The MoU provides for new collaborative avenues, ensuring the partnership remains dynamic and responsive to emerging opportunities," said Shilpa Pandey, senior scientist at BSIP, adding that documentaries would be produced and articles and awareness initiatives would inform public and policymakers about need to protect and conserve remote and endangered cultural traditions and art forms—whether from the snowy Himalayas or coastal stretches of Kanyakumari. Member secretary Sachchidanand Joshi said, "It's a precedent for how heritage can be preserved, interpreted and presented globally." Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.