Telangana's Department of Heritage signed an MoU with the Noor International Microfilm Centre to digitise and conserve rare manuscripts and archival records. The pact covers 737 manuscripts, 3,091 paintings, 14,522 library books and 101 Dastawazats (archival records) in Persian, Urdu, Arabic and other languages, with the cost borne by the Government of Iran. The Telangana State Archives and Research Institute holds over 43 million documents, about 80% in Persian and Urdu, dating back to 1406 AD, covering the Bahmani, Qutb Shahi, Adil Shahi and Mughal periods, including a Persian Ramayana and a 10.5-metre royal scroll.