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India's libraries and research institutes hold a rich repository of rare Arabic manuscripts that testify to centuries of intellectual, religious, scientific, and cultural exchange between the Indian subcontinent and the broader Islamic world. These manuscripts -- ranging from theological treatises, medical works, and historical chronicles to poetry and philosophical texts -- are preserved in institutions such as Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library (Patna), Rampur Raza Library (Uttar Pradesh), and others. Recent efforts -- including digitization projects in regions like Malabar -- are reviving interest in these manuscripts and protecting them from deterioration. This study aims to examine the status, conservation practices, and accessibility of such manuscripts, highlighting their value as cultural and scholarly heritage. By documenting preservation challenges and emerging strategies, the paper argues for a robust heritage preservation policy to maintain and make accessible these rare Arabic works for future generations and researchers worldwide.