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witnessed a number of significant NAI has undertaken an Oral
oral history initiatives, driven by History Project dedicated to
both academic institutions and preserving the invaluable
grassroots organisations. Few of stories of India's freedom
the key projects include: struggle, cultural heritage, and
The Oral History Project of diaspora experiences for future
the Prime Ministers' Museum generations. This initiative
and Library (PMML). involves collecting firsthand
The Prime Ministers' Museum accounts from individuals who
and Library (PMML) in New Delhi have witnessed or participated
has been a major contributor in significant historical events,
to India's oral history initiatives. ensuring that their personal
The library's oral history narratives are documented and
project began in the 1970s accessible for research and
and is focused on preserving educational purposes.
the memories of people who Through this project, NAI aims
played significant roles in India's to enrich the nation's historical
freedom struggle and during records by incorporating diverse
the post-independence period. perspectives, thereby providing
This project includes interviews a more comprehensive
with prominent political leaders, understanding of India's past.
bureaucrats, and intellectuals The Oral History Project is
who shaped the country’s part of NAI's broader mission
modern history. The interviews to safeguard the country's
cover diverse topics such documentary heritage, which
as the partition of India, the includes digitising millions of
creation of the Indian state, and pages of archival documents
the evolution of democratic to facilitate easier access and
institutions.
The National Archives of
India (NAI) Oral history Project

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