The National Archives of India (NAI) has recently acquired the private paper collection of the late Rafi Ahmad Kidwai. This includes original correspondences between Kidwai and other eminent leaders of India, including Pt. Nehru, Sardar Patel, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, and P.D. Tandon..

• The papers were handed over to the NAI by Faiz Ahmad Kidwai, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
• The acquisition of these papers by the NAI will strengthen its efforts towards preserving and making available the rich and varied private papers of eminent Indian personalities from all walks of life.
• The NAI is committed to providing access to information and documents to researchers and administrators of diverse sectors.