Pratiksha Raut_MPSM (5 of 6)

Content Description

The accession contains five files arranged in sequential numbered from G-No-1-A to G-No-4 and five maps comprising four regrional maps of india and one road map. The contents primarily relate to projects in herbal medicine, agriculture, animal husbandry, and theology, indicating the diverse scope of MPSM’s outreach and research activities. Accompanying these are maps of India, likely utilized for field navigation, planning, and logistical coordination during project implementation

Condition Description

The papers inside the files have rust stains, discolouration, holes and losses of edges, otherwise the condition of the material is good. The maps are not in good condition, it has permanent folds , major tears, and mold all over the pages.

Accession Date

2025-06-09

Dispostion

These papers have details information about the topics related to environment, tribes indigenous knowledge, animal husbandry, agriculture, herbal medicine which was tried to document in the year 1960, hence are a valuable archival resources. This files will be included in new MPSM Papers Collection.

Acquisition Type

Transfer

Provenance

This material was found in the Audio-Visuals storage room of the MPSM by Pratiksha Raut and transferred to Archives department (Bhavana Tole)on 9th June 2025.

Retention Rule

This is a permanent transfer of material to MPSM, where it will be preserved and made accessible as part of its growing institutional archive. Digital copies will be permanently housed at both the Archives at NCBS and MPSM. The material directly supports the PAST project’s aim to document science institutions through personal and institutional histories, aligning with the grantee’s ongoing archival work.

Language of Description

English

Script of Description

Latin

Restrictions Apply

Yes

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for access unless mentioned in specific folders of the finding aid.

Use Restrictions

Copyright may not have been assigned to Archives, National Centre for Biological Sciences. Permission for reproduction or distribution must be obtained in writing from the Archives at NCBS (archives@ncbs.res.in). The Archives at NCBS makes no representation that it is the copyright owner in all of its collections. The user must obtain all necessary rights and clearances before use of material and material may only be reproduced for academic and non-commercial use.