Bridging the Digital Divide: A One-Day User Awareness Workshop on NDLI and NDLI Club

About the Event:

Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai, in collaboration with the National Digital Library of India (NDLI), successfully organized a One Day Workshop on National Digital Library of India (NDLI) and NDLI Club for University and College Libraries on 28th November 2025. Held at the Prof. K. Venkatraman Auditorium, the workshop aimed to strengthen the digital infrastructure of academic libraries, promote the role of NDLI in higher education, and explore the significance of NDLI Clubs in fostering collaborative learning environments in alignment with NEP 2020.

The event was inaugurated by Prof. Aniruddha Pandit, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of ICT Mumbai, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In his address, Prof. Pandit highlighted the transformative impact of digital platforms like NDLI in democratizing access to quality educational resources and emphasized the need for universities and colleges to adopt such tools for academic and research advancement.

The event beginning with a welcome address by Dr. Madhavi Wadkar, Librarian, ICT and this was followed by an address from the Joint Principal Investigator of NDLI, Dr. B. Sutradhar, and a special address by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of ICT Mumbai, Prof. Aniruddha Pandit. Participants from various institutions across Mumbai actively joined the session, contributing to a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

The technical sessions began with Dr. B. Sutradhar presenting “Bridging the Digital Divide: A One-Day User Awareness Workshop on NDLI and NDLI Club.” This was followed by a talk by Dr. Madhavi Wadkar. After the lunch break, the second technical session featured Dr. B. Sutradhar once again, focusing on the initiatives and impact of the NDLI Club in Maharashtra. The workshop successfully highlighted the importance of NDLI in enhancing digital access, promoting knowledge-sharing, and strengthening academic engagement across the region.

Event Description:

• National Digital Library of India
• Detailed introduction to NDLI
• What kind of e-resources are available
• How to register as a user
• How to access content
• Introduction to NDLI Club
• Details about your NDLI club and event plan for your club
• How to be a member of your NDLI club, How to participate in an NDLI Club Event, How to generate an ‘Event Participation Certificate’
• Benefits of NDLI and NDLI Club

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