48th meeting of the National Committee of Archivists concludes at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
On 29 November 2024, the two-day 48th meeting of the National Committee of Archivists concluded at Ekta Nagar (Kevadiya), Gujarat — only the second NCA meeting held in Gujarat.
Summary
On 29 November 2024, the two-day 48th meeting of the National Committee of Archivists (NCA) concluded at the Statue of Unity, Kevadiya (Ekta Nagar), Gujarat. It was only the second NCA meeting in Gujarat; the 32nd was held at Gandhinagar on 7 June 1982. The meeting was jointly organised by the National Archives of India and the Gujarat State Archives and inaugurated by Arun Singhal, Director General of Archives and NCA Chairman. An online portal of the Gujarat State Archives, which has digitised its entire records holding, was launched. Books released included 'The Diary of Manu Gandhi: 1946-1948', edited by Prof Tridip Suhrud.
Key facts
- Meeting
- 48th NCA, concluded 29 Nov 2024, Ekta Nagar (Kevadiya), Gujarat
- Previous in Gujarat
- 32nd NCA, Gandhinagar, 7 June 1982
- Organisers
- National Archives of India + Gujarat State Archives; chair Arun Singhal, DG Archives
- Launches
- Gujarat State Archives portal (records fully digitised); 'The Diary of Manu Gandhi: 1946-1948'
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The 48th meeting of the National Committee of Archivists concluded on 29 November 2024 at which place?
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Correct answer: D — Ekta Nagar (Kevadiya), Gujarat
PIB (Culture): the two-day 48th NCA meeting concluded on 29 November 2024 at the Statue of Unity, Kevadiya (Ekta Nagar), Gujarat.
Consider the following statements: 1. The 48th meeting was the first time the National Committee of Archivists met in Gujarat. 2. The Gujarat State Archives has completed the digitisation of its entire records holding. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
PIB (Culture): it was the second NCA meeting in Gujarat — the 32nd was held at Gandhinagar on 7 June 1982 (1 is wrong). The Gujarat State Archives has completed digitising its entire records holding (2 is correct).