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Uttar Pradesh Inaugurates Its First State-Level Braille Library
Why in News?
Uttar Pradesh has inaugurated its first state-level Braille library at the Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU) in Lucknow.
Key Points
- Event: The library was inaugurated on the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille script.
- Location: The Braille library is located on the first floor of the Swami Vivekananda Central Library at the university campus.
- Book Collection: It houses over 4,000 Braille books covering 54 undergraduate and postgraduate courses in line with the National Education Policy (NEP).
- Inclusive Access: Visually impaired students from outside the university can also access the library’s resources.
- This is a historic milestone in Uttar Pradesh’s efforts toward inclusive education
- Expansion Plans: Plans are underway to expand the collection to 10,000 Braille books within the year..
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Sacred Piprahwa Relics Exposition Inaugurated
Why in News?
India inaugurated the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics of Bhagwan Buddha in New Delhi, showcasing the country’s Buddhist heritage and spiritual legacy.
Key Points
- Title: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the exposition titled “The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One”.
- Significance of Relics: The sacred relics, repatriated from the United Kingdom after 125 years.
- Venue: Organized at the historic Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi.
- Discovery: The Piprahwa relics were excavated in 1898 from a Buddhist stupa in Piprahwa village, Uttar Pradesh.
- Buddhist Linkages: India’s efforts to preserve Buddhist heritage globally strengthen cultural ties with countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Mongolia, and Russia, attracting international devotees.
- Classical Language: Buddha’s teachings were originally in Pali, and India is promoting Pali globally, recognizing it as a classical language in 2024.
- Significance: The exposition reinforces India’s position as a custodian of Buddhist heritage, promoting peace, harmony, and global cultural unity.
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