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How India’s Grain Aid Program Enriched American Libraries

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How India’s Grain Aid Program Enriched American Libraries

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  • India's PL-480 Program: Initiated in 1954, allowed India to use local currency to purchase US grain during food shortages.
  • Impact on Libraries: Funds from this program facilitated the acquisition of over 800,000 volumes on South Asia at the University of Chicago.
  • Collaborative Sourcing: A dedicated team in Delhi sourced diverse publications, significantly contributing to library collections in the US.
  • Knowledge Gaps: The collection drive raised concerns about literary resources being diverted from India, creating research accessibility challenges.
  • Ongoing Challenges: Many items acquired remain valuable, but issues like preservation and copyright laws hinder access in South Asia today.

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