Documenting the contemporary history of science in India

To collect, preserve and make available online endangered cultural artefacts related to the contemporary (~200 years) history of science in South Asia. It will also develop a prototype tool for interpretation and access through linked open data and public annotation of archival material.

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Location: India, Southern Asia, Asia Organiser(s): National Centre for Biological Sciences Funder(s): Arcadia Funding received: $440,000 Commencement Date: 12/2022 Project Status: Active
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