CM Omar Abdullah congratulates people on UNESCO recognition of Kalhana manuscript
The 12th-century Rajatarangini manuscript has been inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Regional Register for Asia and the Pacific.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated the people of the region on Wednesday after the 12th-century manuscript of Kalhana’s Rajatarangini was inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Regional Register for Asia and the Pacific, according to the Daily Excelsior.
The historic manuscript is preserved at the Oriental Research Library within the Sri Pratap Singh Library Complex in Srinagar. It provides an account of the rulers, society, traditions and cultural evolution of Kashmir.
Chief Minister Abdullah said the international recognition is a moment of immense pride for Jammu and Kashmir. He stated that it brings global attention to the region's civilisational legacy and contributions to history and literature.
The Chief Minister observed that the inscription on the UNESCO regional register underscores the importance of safeguarding historical records and manuscripts for future generations.
Abdullah said the recognition would strengthen efforts to document, preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir while increasing its international visibility.