Informatics for Equality of Educational Opportunity: A Survey of Government of India Initiatives

Authors

  • C S Sajan C.S Sajan                                        Librarian Cum- Documentation Assistant Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Trivandrum, Kerala
  • K C Medona Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Trivandrum, Kerala

Keywords:

Knowledge Management, Educational Equality, E-learning, Digital Initiatives, Virtual Library.

Abstract

India has its own vibrant scientific and knowledge tradition from ancient times. But centuries of foreign domination destroyed its knowledge systems. Modern India also holds rich knowledge heritage and  world-class education and research facilities such as Indian Institute of Technology (IITs), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and reputed universities. But resources available are accessible only to a wealthy minority and not to the majority who cannot afford.  Though equal opportunity to knowledge and education is one of the cardinal rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India, its provision is a Herculean task. Informatics can help in  making resources accessible, and learning an open and free activity irrespective of the geographical vastness, or  economic status of the people. E learning enables sharing of study tools in all kinds of formats such as live interactions, videos, slideshows, word documents and PDFs, conducting live online classes and communicating via chats and messages. The paper surveys the Government of India’s initiatives for transforming knowledge and education system compliant to networked society, for  providing equal opportunity to all for their access.

Author Biographies

  • C S Sajan, C.S Sajan                                        Librarian Cum- Documentation Assistant Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Trivandrum, Kerala
    Sajan, C S  obtained MLISc (Mahatma Gandhi University), PG dip in Computer Applications from Maduarai Kamaraj University and UGC Net. Started his career at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and served at  JPM Arts and Science College (Idukki) before joining Documentation Division of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology India. 
  • K C Medona, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Trivandrum, Kerala
    Medona, K C  is  a library professional,  and has served as  Librarian Cum- Documentation Assistant at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala.

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Published

2021-07-27

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 3 (2021): Informatics for Social Justice

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