Our Policies
Our commitment is towards transparent, ethical, and sustainable practices in cultural heritage preservation that guide every aspect of our work.
At Lokakavya Digital, we believe in preserving cultural memory with integrity, care, and responsibility. Guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals and our vision for a more equitable digital future, our commitment is towards transparent and ethical practices. Our policies reflect the values we uphold — inclusion, privacy, accessibility, community safety and climate responsibility, so that heritage preservation remains sustainable and accessible for all.
At Lokakavya Digital, we are committed to building a digital preservation community that is inclusive, ethical, and sustainable. Our policies are commitments to our community and partners.
Inclusion & Diversity
Everyone is welcome, regardless of gender, caste, class, language, region, ability, or background.
We design our programmes to be accessible and representative of India's diversity.
We continuously review and improve our practices to ensure no one is excluded.
Privacy
Your data is safe with us.
We collect only what is necessary and use it responsibly.
We are transparent about how we handle and protect information.
Translations & Accessibility
Knowledge should not be locked in one language.
We work to make our resources available in Indian and global languages.
We design our digital platforms to be accessible to people with different abilities.
Safe Community
Harassment, bullying, or discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
We commit to respectful engagement, whether online or in person.
Any concerns will be addressed promptly and fairly.
Good Practice in Preservation
We follow global standards in digital preservation, adapted for Indian contexts.
We share practical guidance and resources openly, so that communities and institutions can take action.
We believe digital preservation is not just technical—it is cultural, ethical, and collective.
Climate Action
We recognise the climate impact of digital work and commit to reducing our carbon footprint.
We track and report our impact honestly.
We prioritise energy-efficient practices in our operations and partnerships.
Principles and Practices - Our Toolkits
Digital Preservation: Principles and Practices
Our aim is to help practitioners recognize the challenges of digital preservation, choose strategies suited to their context, and adopt tools that enable responsible and sustainable action. We offer clear guidance on how to create, manage, and safeguard digital materials for the long term. Instead of prescribing a single method, we highlight essential considerations, outline practical approaches, and point to resources that can support both individuals and organizations.
You can use it whether you are:
Teachers and students who want to learn how to scan old books or stone carvings.
Librarians and archivists keeping old records safe for the future.
Museum and culture workers saving stories, maps, and inscriptions.
Researchers and historians studying old texts or languages.
Community volunteers helping with typing, correcting, or translating scanned text.
Tech teams choosing the right tools for OCR, translation, and long-term digital storage.
Non-profits or cultural groups building open, accessible digital heritage platforms.
Parents and children doing local history projects or school assignments.
Anyone curious about how computers "read" old writing.
No advanced skills are needed to understand this guide.
Our comprehensive digital preservation toolkit will be available for download soon.