Tag #Knowledge Gaps

What were the immediate consequences of the PL-480 program on the acquisition of South Asian materials by US universities?

In 1954, the US launched PL-480, a food aid program where countries like India could buy US grain using local currency. This generated funds used by US universities to acquire South Asian books, periodicals, and other media, significantly enriching their collections. The University of Chicago now holds over 800,000 volumes related to South Asia, a result of this program.