Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya: Bridging the Digital Divide in Education
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Parties Involved | Department of School Education, National Book Trust |
| Initiative | Digital Library Platform: Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya |
| Key Objective | Overcome the last-mile accessibility issue for libraries |
| Current Availability | 1,000 books in 23 languages |
| Future Availability | 10,000 books in 100 languages within 2-3 years |
| Target Age Groups | 3-8, 8-11, 11-14, 14-18 years (as per NEP 2020) |
| Languages | 22 languages (including English) |
| Publishers Involved | Over 40 publishers |
| Genres Offered | Non-academic titles across multiple genres |
| Accessibility | Available 24/7, accessible on Android and iOS devices |
| MoU Nature | Nonbinding agreement, also known as LOI or MOA |
| Key Stakeholder Statement | Secretary K. Sanjay Murthy: To ensure round-the-clock accessibility |