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Press Release from Sikkim State Archives, Culture Department
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Visit of History Honours Students to Sikkim State Archives.
A group of 40 final-year B.A. History Honours students from Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College, Tadong, accompanied by the Head of the Department and assistant professors, visited the Sikkim State Archives on 3 June 2026 as part of an academic exposure programme.
During the visit, officers and staff of the State Archives conducted an informative session on records management, conservation of paper-based materials, and the history and functions of the Sikkim State Archives. The students gained first-hand knowledge of archival preservation techniques and the importance of archives in historical research.
The programme also featured a lecture by a research scholar working on the Environmental History of Sikkim, who discussed the methodology and scope of environmental history as a field of study. In addition, the faculty members and students were introduced to the ongoing National Manuscripts Survey and apprised of the objectives and significance of Gyan Bharatam.
The visit proved to be an enriching educational experience, enhancing the participants' understanding of archival management, manuscript preservation, and research methodologies in history. The interaction provided valuable exposure to archival resources and highlighted their importance in preserving the historical and cultural heritage of Sikkim.
A group of 40 final-year B.A. History Honours students from Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College, Tadong, accompanied by the Head of the Department and assistant professors, visited the Sikkim State Archives on 3 June 2026 as part of an academic exposure programme.
During the visit, officers and staff of the State Archives conducted an informative session on records management, conservation of paper-based materials, and the history and functions of the Sikkim State Archives. The students gained first-hand knowledge of archival preservation techniques and the importance of archives in historical research.
The programme also featured a lecture by a research scholar working on the Environmental History of Sikkim, who discussed the methodology and scope of environmental history as a field of study. In addition, the faculty members and students were introduced to the ongoing National Manuscripts Survey and apprised of the objectives and significance of Gyan Bharatam.
The visit proved to be an enriching educational experience, enhancing the participants' understanding of archival management, manuscript preservation, and research methodologies in history. The interaction provided valuable exposure to archival resources and highlighted their importance in preserving the historical and cultural heritage of Sikkim.
