The International Conference on Viksit Bharat 2047: The Role of Public Libraries in Preserving Indian Knowledge Systems and Integrating NEP 2020 into Community Libraries will be a gathering of scholars, policymakers, and leaders to examine the transformative role libraries can still play in shaping India’s future. As India approaches the centenary of its independence, public libraries will serve as custodians of cultural heritage while supporting the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Discussions will span from the digitization of rare manuscripts to rural library initiatives and innovative technologies like AI and virtual reality, the event will highlight the ways libraries bridge knowledge gaps and promote inclusive access to education across diverse populations.
Key themes – integration of Indian Knowledge Systems into educational curricula, designing inclusive library spaces, and the role of libraries in promoting digital literacy and citizenship. By facilitating research collaborations and showcasing global best practices, the conference certainly will reinforce the role of libraries as lifelong learning centers, agents of social change, and hubs for sustainable development: integral to India’s journey toward 2047.
