Digital Archives

Catalogue access, PMML Digital Archives, reprography, oral history and holdings that support research on modern and contemporary India.

2L+Documents
75+Years Covered
15PM Collections
24/7Digital Access

Collection Highlights

Prime Ministerial Correspondence

Personal and official letters, notes and directives spanning all Prime Ministerial tenures.

45,000+ items

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Photographic Archives

Official state photographs, personal moments, and press coverage — high-resolution scans.

80,000+ photographs

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Audio-Visual Collection

Speeches, parliamentary broadcasts, television interviews, newsreels and documentary footage.

3,500+ hours

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Toshakhana Records

Official records of gifts received from foreign dignitaries and heads of state.

12,000+ entries

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How to Access

Apply Online

Submit your access request via the PMML portal, providing your research purpose and institutional affiliation.

Verification

Our team reviews your application and verifies your credentials within 7–10 working days.

Approved Access

Receive a reference number and access credentials for the digital archive or reading room visit.