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Indian Journal of Research in Anthropology 11(2):p 175-181, July - Dec 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijra.2454.9118.11225.10
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Challenges and Opportunities in Digital Preservation of Intangible Culture Heritage with Special Reference to Manjusha Art of Ang Region
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Indian Journal of Research in Anthropology 11(2):p 175-181, July - Dec 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijra.2454.9118.11225.10
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Abhishek Kumar. My Challenges and Opportunities in Digital Preservation of Intangible Culture Heritage with Special Reference to Manjusha Art of Ang Region. Ind J Res Anthropol 2025; 11(2): 175-181.Timeline
Received : June 20, 2025
Accepted : September 27, 2025
Published : December 30, 2025
Abstract
This paper explores the challenges and opportunities of digital preservation in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, with a special focus on the Manjusha art of the Ang region. It also explores the complex relationship between technological innovation and the preservation, documentation and promotion of cultural heritage. The findings reveal key obstacles in digitization including digital obsolescence, accessibility barriers, copyright complexities, data security risks, and resource limitations. Conversely the study also highlights how digital tools enhance the archival, dissemination and accessibility of cultural artifacts, traditions and languages. The study examines the characteristics of digital preservation methods, analyzing their role in mediating the relationship between modern society and cultural traditions.
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Abhishek Kumar. My Challenges and Opportunities in Digital Preservation of Intangible Culture Heritage with Special Reference to Manjusha Art of Ang Region. Ind J Res Anthropol 2025; 11(2): 175-181.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijra.2454.9118.11225.10
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