Archival Collection to the National Archives of India donated by Dr Rajput

Valuable Archival Collection to the National Archives of India donated by Dr Ram Krishna Rajput

A distinguished academician, journalist, author Dr Ram Krishna Rajput has donated his collection of rare books, handwritten maps, many designs by local textile workers that he has collected over the years to National Archives, which will be preserved under the segment Dr ‘Ram Krishna Rajput collection’.

Octogenarian Rajput has authored over 60 books on topics such as history, archaeology, tourism, literature, journalism, Dalit literature, and personality development. His writings have been featured in numerous magazines, including Pragya Sahitya, Gyan Ganga, Farrukhabad: Hamari Virasat, Shaheed Smriti, Pratibha, Dalit Asmita, Devpath, and Lodhi Darpan. Dr. Rajput has also received numerous accolades, including the Uttar Pradesh Government's Sahitya Bhushan award and honors from the Hindustani Academy and Indian Dalit Literature Academy.

Apart from literary collectibles, the collection also includes rare terracotta artifacts that he collected over five decades. The National Archives will ensure the archival preservation and digitization of this collection. It will soon make the materials available to researchers and the general public for viewing on its online portal, Abhilekh Patal