About the Book: Archival Science: Education and Training in India-An All-India
Perspective, A Project Study
Archival Science: Education and Training in India is a powerful call to action
for policymakers, educators, and institutions to invest in preserving Indias
documentary heritage. Archives are more than dusty files—they are the bedrock of
governance, legal rights, cultural memory, and transparency. Yet, India suffers
from a critical lack of archival science education, with the National Archives
of India being the only formal training institution. As government agencies,
universities, banks, and corporations demand better record-keeping and digital
management, the need for trained archivists has never been more urgent. This
book highlights how