President inaugurates Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan with books in 11 classical languages
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 23 January 2026, a collection of about 2,300 books and around 50 manuscripts in India's 11 classical languages.
Summary
Granth Kutir, inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on 23 January 2026, holds about 2,300 books and around 50 manuscripts in India's 11 classical languages â Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali. Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali got classical status on 3 October 2024; six languages had it before. Many manuscripts are on palm leaf, paper, bark and cloth. The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) provides expertise in managing and conserving the manuscripts.
Key facts
- Inaugurated
- 23 January 2026, Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Collection
- About 2,300 books; around 50 manuscripts
- Languages
- 11 classical languages
- Newest classical languages
- Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, Bengali â 3 October 2024
- Expert support
- IGNCA
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Granth Kutir, inaugurated at Rashtrapati Bhavan in January 2026, has books in how many classical languages of India?
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Correct answer: C â 11
PIB (President's Secretariat): Granth Kutir has about 2,300 books in 11 classical languages of India.
Which of the following languages was NOT among those granted classical language status on 3 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D â Odia
PIB: Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali got classical status on 3 October 2024; Odia was among the six that already had it.
Which institution is providing professional expertise for managing and conserving manuscripts at Granth Kutir?
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Correct answer: A â Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
PIB: the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) provides expertise in management, conservation, documentation and display of manuscripts.