Published: 24 January 2026General
President Murmu Inaugurates 'Granth Kutir' at Rashtrapati Bhavan for Classical Indian Manuscripts
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated 'Granth Kutir' at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 23, 2026. The space is a collection of about 2,300 books in 11 classical languages of India: Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. Around 50 manuscripts are also part of the collection, many handwritten on palm leaf, paper, bark, and cloth.
The collection covers subjects such as epics, philosophy, linguistics, history, governance, science, devotional literature, and the Constitution of India in these languages. Granth Kutir supports the Gyan Bharatam Mission and has been developed with support from central and state institutions, universities, research bodies, cultural organisations, and donors. Visitors can see the works and manuscripts during the conducted tour of Rashtrapati Bhavan circuit 1.
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President Murmu inaugurated 'Granth Kutir' at Rashtrapati Bhavan for preserving which type of heritage?
Explanation · Correct answer BGranth Kutir is a literary space dedicated to preserving classical Indian manuscripts and texts. It houses rare manuscripts from Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Tamil, and Persian traditions with digitised collections and climate-controlled preservation.
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What is 'Granth Kutir' and who inaugurated it?
**'Granth Kutir'** is a new literary space dedicated to preserving classical Indian manuscripts and texts, inaugurated by **President Droupadi Murmu** at **Rashtrapati Bhavan** on January 25, 2026.
What types of manuscripts are housed at Granth Kutir?
Granth Kutir houses **rare manuscripts from Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit**, and other classical Indian languages, preserving India's ancient knowledge heritage.
Where is Granth Kutir located?
**Granth Kutir** is located at **Rashtrapati Bhavan**, New Delhi, inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on January 25, 2026.
What is the significance of preserving classical Indian manuscripts?
Classical manuscripts contain **India's ancient wisdom in philosophy, medicine (Ayurveda), astronomy, mathematics, and literature**. Their preservation is vital for cultural heritage and the study of India's civilisational contributions.
What languages are represented in Granth Kutir manuscripts?
Granth Kutir houses rare manuscripts from **Sanskrit, Pali, and Prakrit** — the foundational classical languages of India's philosophical and literary heritage.
