The Development Partnership Administration of the Ministry of External Affairs contributes to restoration of cultural heritage globally. SAMHiTA supports manuscript preservation, digitisation and access as part of India’s intangible cultural heritage outreach.
SAMHiTA
Ministry of External Affairs Mandate
The Development Administration Partnership (DPA IV) of the Ministry of External Affairs is the nodal point for India's heritage restoration projects globally — contributing to the restoration of cultural heritage from Sri Lanka to Myanmar to Vietnam to Bhutan. Through SAMHiTA, the MEA extends this mission to scripture preservation and digitization of manuscripts — promoting the revival of Intangible Cultural Heritage including language, rituals, practices, and performing arts in an institutional manner, strengthening India's cultural and heritage linkages with partner nations.
