The 125th foundation day celebrations of the National Archives of India (NAI), Regional Office, Bhopal, concluded here on Thursday.
Speaking in the valedictory function held at the National Archives of India, Bhopal, on Thursday, AR SM Hussain, eminent conservationist, said that cultural heritage conservation is the need of the hour. He stressed the need for restoration of Benazeer Palace, Taj Mahal and other buildings of Bhopal Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid and several historical monuments in Bhopal. He also spoke on eco friendly buildings during the Nawab period.
Speaking on the occasion Akhtar Hussain, Historian gave a detailed account of the architectural wonders of Bhopal and contribution of the Begums of Bhopal in constructing of Majids and Temples. He also explained the importance of Bhimbetika which is a World Cultural heritage site located in Bhopal. Pranjana Sinha, Assistant Director of Archives, National Archives of India, Bhopal, appealed to the student and teacher community to visit National Archives of India, Regional Office, Bhopal to consult the archival records and take up historical research work. Student of local schools and colleges have participated in the photo competition of Benazir palace.
Prizes were distributed to the winners. Several lecture series by eminent Archivists, Historians and Archaeologists were organized on the occasion. An Exhibition entitled ‘Daricha’- Glimpses of the times of Shah Jahan Begum- Riyasat-e-Shajahani with special reference to Benazeer Palace was also organized to mark the event.
On Wednesday, Mangala Anuja had delivered a lecture on the Importance of Archivists and library with special reference to Madhav Rao Sapre Smiriti Samacharpatra Sangrahlaya.