National Library, Government of India

Bringing Heritage Back Home — A Proud Achievement.

From lost idols to national treasures: 640+ antiquities successfully repatriated.

Restoring India’s civilizational legacy with determination and dignity.

Remembering Ahilyabai Holkar—a symbol of wisdom, justice & compassionate leadership. She reflects her remarkable legacy of good governance, public welfare & enduring contributions to India’s cultural heritage.

National Library of India signed MoUs with University of Calcutta and University of Kalyani to promote academic cooperation, institutional partnership, internships and training programmes in the field of education and research.

The MoUs were signed by Dr. P. S. Das, LIO, National Library, with Prof. Kallol Paul, VC, University of Kalyani and Prof. Ashutosh Ghosh, VC, University of Calcutta, in the presence of Prof. Ajay Pratap Singh, DG, National Library and officials of the respective institutions.

ज्ञान भारतम् राष्ट्रीय पांडुलिपि सर्वेक्षण के तहत कोरबा के एक परिवार में उनके पूर्वजों द्वारा संरक्षित पांडुलिपियाँ प्राप्त हुईं जो 400 वर्ष पुरानी हैं। देवनागरी और संस्कृत भाषा में लिखी यह पांडुलिपियाँ ज्ञान भारतम् सर्वे के तहत डिजिटाइज की जायेंगी ताकि इनमें छुपा ज्ञान सभी के लिये उपलब्ध हो सके।

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One of the most powerful symbols of India’s unbroken civilizational continuity!

Discovered at Mohenjo-daro in undivided India this steatite seal, about 4,300-year-old, shows a seated figure in yogic posture (widely seen as Shiva-Pashupati) seated in Mulabandhasana, surrounded by animals.

While ancient sites may lie across modern borders, India remains the living custodian of this heritage. The yogic posture, Shaivite symbolism, and spiritual ethos seen in the Pashupati Seal continue to thrive in India’s temples, daily worship of Shiva, yogic traditions, and cultural life even today.

From the Vedic period to contemporary Bharat, this civilizational thread has remained alive and unbroken — deeply embedded in our philosophy, rituals, and collective consciousness.🇮🇳

The Director General, National Library Ajay Pratap Singh , along with senior officials and the Junior Engineers of CPWD (Civil & Electrical), reviewed the ongoing progress of the Museum of Words project during an inspection visit.

Various aspects relating to infrastructure, installations, accessibility and final upgradation works were examined to ensure timely completion of the project ahead of its inauguration.

Remembering Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary. The National Library of India pays tribute to a visionary leader whose ideas on democracy, education and nation-building continue to inspire generations. Explore his legacy through these books from our collection.

38 B.A & B.Com students from the Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya visited the National Library of India along with their faculty members. The students explored the library’s rich collections and gained valuable insights into its resources, services and heritage.