OCR for devanagari script

Abstract

The introduction of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology revolutionized text digitization, allowing physical documents to be converted into editable and searchable digital representations. This paper goes into the unique challenges and advancements in OCR designed exclusively for the Devanagari script. It helps to preserve cultural heritage by digitizing historic manuscripts and religious writings and making them more accessible. Furthermore, Devanagari OCR has practical uses in administrative activities, data entry, and educational content digitization.