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    Access, Equity, and Quality of Information in the Indian Context
    (INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2025-12-02) K., Sreelatha; A., Mohanan
    In India’s dynamic and diverse socio-cultural landscape, access, equity, and quality of information are essential for participatory governance, educational advancement, and inclusive development. This paper examines these interlinked dimensions within the Indian context, analysing the infrastructural, socio-political, and technological challenges that shape information dissemination and utilisation. Despite progressive policies like the Right to Information Act (2005), Digital India, and One Nation One Subscription, disparities persist due to language barriers, digital illiteracy, and infrastructural limitations. Equity concerns remain prominent among marginalised groups, including Scheduled Castes, women, persons with disabilities, and rural populations, often excluded from digital resources due to structural constraints. The study highlights the role of libraries, both academic and public, as well as digital resources, as critical access points, but notes their limitations in terms of funding and modernisation. It also emphasises the importance of ensuring quality through reliable, relevant, and updated content, particularly in academic and governmental domains, while combating predatory publishing and misinformation. Technological innovations and policy interventions, such as SWAYAM, NDLI, and Open Government Data platforms, offer promising directions. Drawing comparisons with global models, the paper advocates for inclusive design, multilingual support, and community-centred digital strategies to ensure equitable and high- quality information access for all citizens