The Department of Delhi Archives is one of the richest and scientifically maintained archives of India. It has stored a rich heritage of Delhi's ups and downs and Delhi's making. The primary function of Department of Delhi Archives is to supply the records to the creating agency and the secretariat for the reference purpose in making decision in day to day work, facilitating the scholars from various streams to pursue their research. The Department of Delhi Archives is also being used by general public in many ways like issuing the certified copies of the Registration Records of properties...

Delhi ranks as one of the most ancient and historic cities of India. It has been the capital of mighty empires and powerful kingdoms. It has seen the ebbs and flow of many civilizations. The ruins of Delhi mark the sites of various cities-both ancient and medieval-each of which has a history of its own. Delhi is undoubtedly a treasure land of heritage and culture.

Oral History is the collection and study of historical information about individuals, families, important events, or everyday life using audiotapes, videotapes, or transcriptions of planned interviews.

Preservation activities aim to minimise the physical and chemical deterioration of records and to prevent the loss of information. Delhi Archives is making earnest efforts to ensure longevity to documents in its custody through preventive, curative and restorative processes. The records which are in the form of files, books, volumes, rare manuscripts, maps and photographs are stored as per archival standards in compactor system. The stack area is provided with state of the art fire-fighting system and temperature controlled atmosphere.