Development of Public Libraries in India based on Access Initiatives of Governments - A Conceptual Approach
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2025-12-01
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INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar
Abstract
Public libraries in India are essential establishments which support literacy, educational
equity, lifelong learning, and knowledge democratization. In a nation characterized by socio-
economic inequality, linguistic variety, and sizable rural populations, these libraries are
essential resources for inclusive growth. Many public libraries in India suffer from structural
issues like financing, facilities, and a lack of modernization, despite their significance. The
Government of India (GoI), realizing these problems, has made proactive steps to modernize
and enlarge the public library system. The Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF)
and the National Mission on Libraries (NML) are important initiators and they both prioritize
the development of human resources, technological integration, and infrastructure. The paper
deals with the GoI's all-encompassing plans to update public libraries, looks at the legislative
and financial structures that sustain them, and assesses initiatives to guarantee equal access
to information resources throughout the nation. It offers insights into the transformative
potential of libraries as agents of social empowerment and education in India in the twenty-
first century by examining laws, policies, and empirical data
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Government of India, Library Budget, Library Development, Library Funds, Library Legislation, Public Library