In 2023, which repository is proposed to be set up in a digital epigraphy museum, with digitisation of one lakh ancient inscriptions in the first stage?
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Correct answer: D
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The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Bharat Shared Repository of Inscriptions.
The Government of India proposed the creation of the Bharat Shared Repository of Inscriptions (BHARATSHRI) as part of a digital epigraphy museum initiative. This repository aims to digitize one lakh ancient inscriptions in its first phase, preserving India’s rich historical and cultural heritage. The inscriptions, which are found on stones, metals, and temple walls across India, cover various languages and scripts, offering valuable insights into India’s ancient past. BHARATSHRI will serve as a centralized digital archive, accessible to researchers, historians, and the public, and will play a key role in promoting awareness and study of Indian epigraphy.