Multi Stakeholder Synergies in Library Infrastructure Development: The Role of Government, Private Sector, and NGOs in Democratizing Access and Funding in India

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dc.contributor.authorRanjan, Vivek
dc.contributor.authorK, Manoj Kumar
dc.contributor.authorAgadi, K B
dc.date.accessioned2025-12-03T07:15:05Z
dc.date.available2025-12-03T07:15:05Z
dc.date.issued2025-12-02
dc.description14th International CALIBER 2025, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, November 17-19, 2025
dc.description.abstractEvery nation progressively plans for an unconditional pattern involving government, private, and NGO sectors to ensure democratic access to multiple resources. Funding is systematically arranged to energize IT infrastructure development. However, when it comes to development of libraries, there are multiple issues to attain sustainability and progressive development plan. This paper examines the evolving roles of the government, private sector, and nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) in promoting equitable access to library services and modernising library infrastructure in India. It draws on legislative frameworks, national policy documents, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, and flagship programmes such as the National Mission on Libraries (NML) and the National Digital Library of India (NDLI) to evaluate both achievements and persistent challenges in the sector. The findings reveal a fragmented policy environment, marked by uneven adoption of state legislation and the absence of a cohesive funding strategy. These gaps have historically led to chronic underinvestment and an overreliance on ad hoc financial support. Despite targeted interventions, rural communities have faced infrastructural deficits, limited digital access, and uneven service delivery. At the same time, the study highlights several innovative and community-led models such as CSR-funded rural libraries, mobile library services, inclusive formats like Braille, and collaborative platforms like Sugamya Pustakalaya, which demonstrate the potential for scalable and inclusive solutions. These initiatives underscore the critical importance of participatory governance, institutional capacity, and cross-sector collaboration in shaping an effective and sustainable library ecosystem. The paper argues that a unified national library policy backed by diversified funding streams, robust digital integration, and institutionalised partnerships is essential for ensuring equitable, resilient, and future-ready library services across India
dc.identifier.isbn9789381232149
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/1944/2522
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherINFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar
dc.subjectCorporate Social Responsibility
dc.subjectFunding Models
dc.subjectIndia
dc.subjectLibrary Infrastructure
dc.subjectLibrary Policy
dc.subjectNational Mission on Libraries
dc.subjectNon Governmental Organization
dc.subjectPublic Libraries
dc.titleMulti Stakeholder Synergies in Library Infrastructure Development: The Role of Government, Private Sector, and NGOs in Democratizing Access and Funding in India
dc.typeArticle

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