The Indian Embassy Muscat, in collaboration with the National Archives of India, conducted a pioneering project to archive historical documents of the Indian diaspora in Oman.
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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The Indian embassy in Muscat in association with the National Archives of India (NAI) successfully conducted a unique and pioneering initiative to archive historical documents of the Indian diaspora in Oman. World News | First Digitisation Project for Historical Documents of Indian Diaspora Concludes in Oman.
The National Archives of India digitised and archived oral history and documents of old Indian merchant families in Oman from the state of Gujarat, shedding light on their cultural practices and contributions to Omani society.
The National Archives of India has successfully digitised over 7,000 documents and recorded oral histories of Indian merchant families in Oman. This marks the first overseas project focused on preserving the historical records of the Indian community abroad. The project highlights the cultural and historical ties between India and Oman.