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The ancient culture, language and eternal heritage of Bihar is going to get a new and grand identity on the global stage. After the special efforts of state Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and senior JDU leader Sanjay Kumar Jha, a very big and historic decision has been taken regarding the famous ‘Mithila Sanskrit Research Institute’ located in Darbhanga. The Bihar government has given official approval to the proposal to connect this prestigious institute with Britain’s Oxford University, which is ranked among the most prestigious educational institutions in the world. After this international academic collaboration, the way has been completely paved for study and research on the ancient manuscripts of Mithila, Vedic texts and Sanskrit literature on a global level by big researchers and scholars from all over the world.
Sanjay Jha called this step historic, Mithila’s culture will reach the global stage.
Sharing information about this big decision, JDU National Working President and MP Sanjay Jha has called it a golden opportunity for Bihar and especially Mithila region. He said that this initiative will prove to be a milestone in establishing our age-old intellectual and cultural heritage at the international level. Having an academic association with Oxford University will not only open new doors of research, but will also provide a great opportunity to modern researchers from all over the world to closely know the untouched aspects of Mithila’s history and Sanskrit literature. This step of the government is showing tremendous enthusiasm among the academicians and local people.
Ancient manuscripts and Vedic texts will be studied digitally and globally.
Thousands of rare ancient manuscripts, palm leaves and priceless Sanskrit texts are preserved in the Mithila Sanskrit Research Institute located in Darbhanga. Under this tie-up with Oxford University, these ancient heritages will be conserved, modernized and their access will be made very easy for global researchers. Through modern technology and academic collaboration, the historical material present here will be taken to every corner of the world, which will give new life and global recognition to the ancient Indian knowledge tradition. Experts believe that this project will add a new chapter in the history of Indian culture and academic world.
Another big achievement for Bihar in the field of education and research
This visionary decision of the Bihar government proves how serious the state government is in promoting traditional education and research. There is talk in the academic circles that this international association will not only improve the educational level of Mithila region, but foreign students and professors will also come to Bihar and join research work. This decision taken under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is being considered as the biggest step towards bringing the level of higher education in the state at par with global standards, which will make the coming generations feel proud of their rich heritage.