Why is it in the news?
- The Indian Historical Records Commission (IHRC) recently adopted a new logo featuring lotus petals and the Sarnath pillar, along with the motto “Where history is preserved for the future.”
| About IHRC
· Established in 1919, IHRC is an all-India forum of creators, custodians, and users of records. · It serves as an apex advisory body on archival matters, advising the Government of India on record management and historical research issues. · Headed by the Union Minister of Culture. Role and Significance: · Identifies, collects, catalogs, and maintains historical documents, manuscripts, and other sources of historical information. · Ensures conservation of valuable historical knowledge for future generations. · Contributes significantly to public interest in the conservation and use of archives. |
About New Logo and Motto
Logo:
- Features lotus petals representing IHRC as the resilient nodal institution for maintaining historical records.
- Includes the Sarnath pillar, symbolizing India’s glorious past.
- Brown colour theme reinforces the organization’s mission of preserving, studying, and honouring India’s historical records.
Motto: “Where history is preserved for the future”.
- Holds great significance for IHRC and its work, emphasizing the importance of preserving historical records for future generations.
