Andhra Universityhas launched the digitisation process ofpalm-leafmanuscripts at its Dr VS Krishna Library on Monday. Speaking on this occasion, vice-chancellor Prof PVGD Prasad Reddy said the process will not only help in their preservation, but also in transferring the ocean of knowledge from thesemanuscriptsto the future generations. Andhra University selected an expert team for this initiative. We are also planning to make these manuscripts available for the public through Andhra University website, said Prof Reddy. According to the officials, the university has about 2,663 palm leaf manuscripts written in five languages.
Meanwhile, the Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Andhra University, organised a webinar on Caste census among BC communities in India: Strategies for inclusive development on Monday. Officer on special dutyProf V Krishna Mohansaid the BCs are lagging behind socially, economically and politically.