Libraries as Catalysts of Educational Growth: RUSA and NAAC Roadmap to Viksit Bharat 2047
This research paper investigates the transformative role of the Rastriya Uchchatar Shiksha
Abhiyan (RUSA) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in modernising libraries
within Indian higher education institutions (HEIs) as part of the national vision for Viksit Bharat 2047. It
explores how RUSA’s funding for infrastructure, digital resources, and capacity building, combined with
NAAC’s quality benchmark, has elevated libraries from traditional repositories to dynamic, technology-driven
knowledge ecosystems. The study analyses case examples, identifies challenges, and aligns these initiatives with
the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Special attention is given to technological integration, inclusive
access, and sustainable practices. The findings emphasise that RUSA and NAAC not only enhance research
capabilities and academic excellence but also position libraries as central pillars of knowledge empowerment.
The report concludes with policy recommendations and outlines a future-oriented roadmap for achieving global
standards in Indian academic library development.
Abhiyan (RUSA) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in modernising libraries
within Indian higher education institutions (HEIs) as part of the national vision for Viksit Bharat 2047. It
explores how RUSA’s funding for infrastructure, digital resources, and capacity building, combined with
NAAC’s quality benchmark, has elevated libraries from traditional repositories to dynamic, technology-driven
knowledge ecosystems. The study analyses case examples, identifies challenges, and aligns these initiatives with
the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Special attention is given to technological integration, inclusive
access, and sustainable practices. The findings emphasise that RUSA and NAAC not only enhance research
capabilities and academic excellence but also position libraries as central pillars of knowledge empowerment.
The report concludes with policy recommendations and outlines a future-oriented roadmap for achieving global
standards in Indian academic library development.