A Mission of this nature is tested by the academic rigour as much as by the societal passion that makes it sustainable. In the past year, new people have joined the course of the Mission to share responsibility for taking up tasks of their interest. The National Survey of manuscripts in three states received an unprecedented response with many hitherto unknown manuscripts unearthed and many people taking up the cause with the Mission . People from different areas of manuscriptology, Information Technology, conservation technology-both modern and traditional-and a variety of disciplines ranging from history, paleography and linguistics have come together in the common cause of sustaining India's manuscripts.

      In order to spread the message of the safeguarding, documentation, preservation and dissemination of India's manuscripts, the Mission needs to extend its base in the coming year. Apart from regular publicity campaigns, the Mission seeks to develop its communication strategy leading to bring positive attitudinal changes in those who possess manuscripts, for better care, protection and use.