SAMHiTA stands for South Asian Manuscript Histories and Textual Archive.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed in July to begin the collaboration.
Local experts are scanning the manuscripts and adding them to an online database.
The project aims to protect the fragile texts and promote cultural cooperation.
Completion is expected by the end of November, with plans for future participation.
The initiative will create digital copies of 100 historic manuscripts by November.
Funding comes from the Government of India, encouraging other Sri Lankan institutions to join.
The digital archive will make religious, philosophical, and linguistic knowledge accessible worldwide.
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