First ever Digitization Project for Historical Documents of the Indian Diaspora concludes in Muscat

First ever Digitization Project for Historical Documents of the Indian Diaspora concludes in Muscat

This was the first overseas project of the NAI for digitizing and archiving diaspora documents, marking an important step in preserving the history and heritage of the Indian community abroad.

The post First ever Digitization Project for Historical Documents of the Indian Diaspora concludes in Muscat appeared first on The Arabian Stories News.MUSCAT : Embassy of India Muscat, in association with the National Archives of India (NAI), has successfully conducted a unique and pioneering initiative to archive historical documents of the Indian diaspora living in Oman.

‘The Oman Collection – Archival Heritage of the Indian Community in Oman’ – a special digitization and oral history project was conducted at the Embassy of India premises in Muscat from May 19-27, 2024 and saw enthusiastic participation of 32 prominent Indian families hailing from the state of Gujarat in India, whose presence in Oman spans several generations and dates back to 250 years.

This was the first overseas project of the NAI for digitizing and archiving diaspora documents, marking an important step in preserving the history and heritage of the Indian community abroad.

Indian Community in Oman

Today, Oman is home to nearly 700,000 Indians. India and the Sultanate of Oman share a rich tapestry of historical and