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INFORMATION AND DATA BANK

IGNCA has been designated as the nodal agency for all matters relating to art, humanities and cultural heritage by the Government of India. It is to provide computerized storage, retrieval and dissemination of information on all aspects of arts and cultural heritage

The following databases have been developed:

LIBSYS   (Library System)

CATCAT  (Catalogue of Catalogues)

MANUS   (Manuscripts)

BIBL (Bibliography)

In its ambitious endeavour to preserve in various forms the vast cultural heritage and make it accessible for research and dissemination, the Centre has launched an extensive computerization programme to maintain, analyze and develop multi-media databases and information systems. Special efforts are made to network programmes with various institutions inside and outside the country. A global computer network of all cultural institutions with IGNCA as the nodal agency is also being envisaged.

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