RASHTRIYA e PUSTAKALAYA

https://ndl.education.gov.in/home Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya is an innovative project launched by the Department of School Education and Literacy, under the Ministry of Education. It functions as a free digital library and serves as a national repository of knowledge and stories, tailored specifically for the young minds of India. The objective of this digital platform is to cultivate a reading culture and to foster a sense of pride and curiosity in the youth about their heritage and accomplishments. It also aims to be a central resource of knowledge for the upcoming generations. Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya offers a wide range of quality books that are accessible regardless of location, language, genre, or level, and can be accessed on various devices. The library is organized into four age-specific categories: 3-8, 8-11, 11-14, and 14+ years, featuring a diverse collection of non-academic books such as fiction, non-fiction, biographies, poetry, classics, comics, and novels. The selection emphasizes Indian history, culture, scientific progress, and other important aspects of the nation's identity. The Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya application will be available for Web, Android and iOS users. It will include a array of genres like adventure, mystery, humour, literature, fiction, classics, non-fiction, self-help, history, biographies, comics, picture books, science, and poetry. The content is curated to promote cultural awareness, national pride, and empathy, in line with the concept of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' or 'The World is One Family'. As a unique digital library, Rashtriya e-Pustakalya is dedicated to nurture a lifelong passion for reading in the children and adolescents of India. It provides access to over 3,000 non-academic titles from more than 45 esteemed publishers, available in over 22 languages, including English. The initiative supports the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by categorizing books for readers in the age groups of 3-8, 8-11, 11-14, and 14+ years, ensuring that quality literature is available to all, transcending barriers of geography, language, and accessibility.