The Web site was officially launched on December 17,2003 at the High Commission of India, London by the Indian Deputy High Commissioner, Dr. Satyabrata Pal.
Salient Impressions:
“The Hall of India House Library would be open for research connected with Kashmir.” |
- Dr. Satyabrata Pal , Dy High Commissioner, London. |
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“The project is part of our effort to promote an inclusive understanding of Britain ’s heritage.” |
- Ms Helen Palmer, Dy Director Operations, Heritage Lottery Fund. |
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“It can be expected that the study will bring before world the glorious traditions of Kashmir’s cultural past and thus help lessen the strife in present day Kashmir.” |
- Surinder Kaul, Kashmir Bhawan Centre, Luton. |
“The project will enable people to better understand the shared history of Britain and Kashmir.” |
- Dr. Gillian Evison, Librarian, Indian Institute Library, Oxford. |
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“The project emulates a vision that knowledge of this manuscript treasure should be enjoyed by the world.” |
- S. N. Pandita, Principal Research Investigator. HLF-KBC Stein Heritage Project. |
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