Unesco Mow Program & Indian Literary Works

Syllabus: Prelims Unit V - Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu

UNESCO Memory of World Program - Recent Indian Additions

Key Development 2024

• Event: 10th MOWCAP meeting, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
• First successful Indian nomination since 2004
• Three works added to Asia-Pacific Regional Register:
• Ramcharitmanas
• Panchatantra
• Sahṛdayaloka-Locana

About Memory of World Programme

• Launched: 1992 by UNESCO
• Objective: Safeguard documentary heritage
• Current Status: 494 global inscriptions (as of May 2023)
• Focus: Preservation, protection, and dissemination of archives

Detailed Analysis of Indian Literary Works

Ramcharitmanas

• Author: Goswami Tulsidas
• Period: 16th century (Akbar's reign)
• Language: Awadhi dialect
• Structure: Seven Kands
• Unique Features:
• Begins with curse on Shiva's attendants
• Exclusive Lav-Kush Kand
• Incorporates Vedanta and Bhakti philosophies
• Famous for Chaupais and Dohas
• Cultural Impact:
• Read across Southeast Asia
• Influences in Cambodia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia

Panchatantra

• Author: Vishnu Sharma
• Period: Around 3rd century BCE
• Original Purpose: Political science manual
• Target Audience: Young princes
• Literary Impact:
• Translated into 50+ languages
• 200+ versions in 60+ languages
• Global Influence on:
• The Arabian Nights
• The Decameron
• The Canterbury Tales
• The Fables of La Fontaine

Sahṛdayaloka-Locana

• Author: Rājaśekhara
• Period: 9th-10th centuries AD
• Focus Areas:
• Aesthetic theories
• Dramaturgy
• Sanskrit theatrical traditions
• Theoretical Contribution:
• Built on Bharata's 'rasa' theory
• Analysis of emotional aspects in performing arts
• BLOCKOUT 2024 & GAZA HUMANITARIAN CRISIS

Blockout 2024 Movement

Origin & Context

• Trigger Event: Met Gala 2024
• Primary Platform: Social media (Instagram, TikTok)
• Key Incident: Haley Kalil's controversial TikTok video
• Main Focus: Celebrity accountability regarding Gaza crisis

Movement Characteristics

• Type: Digital protest movement
• Method: Mass unfollowing/blocking of celebrities
• Target: Celebrities perceived as indifferent to Gaza crisis
• Impact: Significant decrease in celebrity social media engagement

Consumer Activism Context

• Parallel Examples: Zara boycott over controversial ads
• Significance: Demonstrates collective consumer power
• Outcome: Social change through digital means
• Strategy: Coordinated social media action

Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

Demographic Overview

• Population: ~2 million
• Aid Dependency: Over 80% of population
• Employment: Among world's highest unemployment rates

Infrastructure Challenges

• Water Crisis:
• 97% water unfit for consumption
• Severe water shortage
• Power Supply:
• Less than 50% of required energy available
• Impact on daily life operations
• Affects sanitation systems

Healthcare Situation

• Medical Facilities: Undersupplied due to blockades
• Resource Scarcity: Limited medical supplies
• Impact: Compromised healthcare delivery

Economic Conditions

• Aid Dependency: Majority population relies on international aid
• Employment Crisis: Extreme unemployment rates
• Infrastructure: Severely compromised basic services
• Living Standards: Widespread poverty