The National Archives of India inaugurated the exhibition “Sushasan aur Abhilekh 2025” as part of Good Governance Month at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Union Culture & Tourism Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat emphasized the crucial role of preserving public records as the foundation for good governance, transparency, and historical continuity.
Digitization and Preservation Milestones
Shri Shekhawat underscored NAI’s achievement in executing one of the world’s largest digitization projects, with over 15 crore pages digitized to date. From 2021 to 2025, more than 75,500 important documents were transferred to NAI, strengthening national record-keeping and ensuring vital information remains accessible for future generations. This digitized exhibition is open to the public on the NAI’s official website.
Records, Ministries, and Transformational Moments
The exhibition highlights rare archival records demonstrating India’s commitment to accountability, effective governance, and the synergy between administrative efficiency and documentary preservation. Among the ministries contributing to the exhibition are Power, Railways, External Affairs, Parliamentary Affairs, and more.
Key exhibits include:
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The introduction of Electronic Voting Machines by the Election Commission of India.
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Field Marshal elevation for General S.H.F.J. Manekshaw by the President’s Secretariat.
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Panchayati Raj initiatives and Vijay Diwas celebrations from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Documents celebrating leaders like Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, tracing the legacy of inclusive growth, youth empowerment, and technological advancement.
NAI’s Broader Mission
Founded in 1891, the National Archives of India holds over 34 crore pages of records—including rare manuscripts, legal documents, treaties, and administrative reports. Current modernization and public outreach efforts, highlighted by DG Shri Sanjay Rastogi, further NAI’s vision to preserve both born-digital and traditional records, ensuring comprehensive access and historical insight.
Conclusion: Sushasan aur Abhilekh 2025
“Sushasan aur Abhilekh 2025” reaffirms the link between archival preservation and good governance. Through this showcase of India’s administrative evolution, the exhibition illustrates the centrality of documentation, transparency, and record-keeping in achieving accountable and progressive governance.
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Source: PIB
