SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday welcomed the inscription of Kalhana’s 12th-century manuscript Rajatarangini, along with the Mahabharata and Arthashastra, in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register.
In separate posts on X, the two leaders described the recognition as a proud moment for Jammu and Kashmir and the country, highlighting the significance of the ancient texts in preserving India’s historical, intellectual and cultural heritage.
The Chief Minister congratulated the people of Jammu and Kashmir, saying the inscription of the 12th-century Rajatarangini manuscript was an international recognition of the region’s rich historical legacy.
He noted that the manuscript, preserved at the Oriental Research Library in Srinagar, serves as an invaluable repository of Kashmir’s history and cultural traditions.
The Chief Minister also underlined the importance of preserving the region’s rich heritage, saying the global recognition further highlighted its historical significance.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the inclusion of Rajatarangini, Mahabharata and Arthashastra in UNESCO’s regional register was a proud moment for Jammu and Kashmir and the nation.
He said the recognition reaffirmed the timeless value of India’s civilisational traditions and their contribution to humanity, while underscoring the collective responsibility to preserve and promote this invaluable knowledge for future generations. — (KIMS)