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TG govt signs MoU to preserve museum’s historical documents

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The Telangana government signed an MoU with the Noor International Micro Film Centre to preserve the historical documents at the State Museum. The signing ceremony took place at the Bhagavan Mahaveer Auditorium, State Museum, Public Gardens, on Friday.
Director of the Department of Heritage, Telangana, Bharati Hollikeri, and Director of the Noor International Micro Film Centre Dr Mehdi Khajeh Piri, signed the MoU in the presence of Principal Secretary to the government, Y.A.T & C Department, Shailaja Ramaiyer.  
The Department of Heritage protects priceless manuscripts, paintings and other paper documents at the State Museum in the city. While some historical documents are displayed, others are stored in the archives.
Unfortunately, these documents are at risk of rapid deterioration, making them unrecognisable. Recognising this challenge, the Noor International Micro Film Centre, known for its expertise in document preservation, offered a solution. Utilising new herbal technology, they can treat and preserve these documents, extending their lifespan beyond 100 years.
According to the Department of Heritage, these documents hold invaluable information on History, Society, Language, Religion and Calligraphy spanning various periods, aiding in the reconstruction of the State’s political, social, linguistic and religious history. The department’s outdated technology is not eco-friendly in the long run.
Through collaboration with various national and international institutions, including the State Archives, the Noor International Micro Film Centre, located at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi, has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This MoU define the plans for the repair, conservation, digitalisation, documentation and cataloging of the manuscripts, paintings and documents housed at the State Museum.
Principal Secretary to the government, Shailaja Ramaiyer, felicitated the members of the Noor International Micro Film Centre for accepting the agreement and signing the MoU with the Department of Heritage.

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