Paper Conservation
Overview
The Paper Conservation Division supports libraries, archives, and other institutions in the conservation of manuscripts, books, documents, and records.
The Division employs specialized equipment and techniques for the treatment of fragile and damaged paper objects, with due consideration to their fibres, adhesives, inks, and other components. It also undertakes research and experimentation on ink-fixing methods and conservation materials to address emerging challenges in the field of paper conservation.
Major conservation projects:
• Guru Granth Sahib, bearing original signature of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib
• Maps and drawing of Mumbai CST, the World heritage site at Mumbai, Maharashtra
Conservations :
A page from manuscript Guru Granth Saheb, Burhampur, Madhya Pradesh
A page from manuscript Guru Granth Saheb, Burhampur, Madhya Pradesh
A page from manuscript Guru Granth Saheb, Burhampur, Madhya Pradesh
Holy Quran, Hazrat Bal Dargah, Jammu and Kashmir
Ain-e-Akbari, Central Excise and Customs, Goa