Union Budget 2024: AI development will probably be the main emphasis of the National Digital Library Mission

 Union Budget 2024: AI development will probably be the main emphasis of the National Digital Library Mission

The National Digital Library Mission was established in June 2018 and has since gained more significance as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic's two-year disruption of schooling.

The administration has shown a strong interest in democratizing knowledge and information exchange via the use of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI).

In the Union Budget 2024–2025, the National Digital Library Mission—which was initiated to meet the e-learning requirements of students at all levels—is probably going to be a focal point.

The administration has shown a strong interest in democratizing knowledge and information exchange via the use of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI).

With the goal of creating a 24/7 integrated digital information source for the nation, the synthesis of AI applications is anticipated to get a significant boost in the next budget.

In Budget 2023–24, the education ministry received Rs 1,12,899 crore, which is 13% higher than the revised projection for 2022–2023 years.

More funds were set aside to support new projects including higher education, digital and physical libraries, professional development, and teacher training in ICT deployment.

The National Digital Library Mission was established in June 2018 and has since gained more significance as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic's two-year disruption of schooling.

In the Budget 2023–24, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that a National Digital Library for Children will be established to provide high-quality books to everyone, in an effort to close this disparity.

The Finance Minister suggested making books accessible across all platforms, languages, genres, educational levels, and geographic locations.

States would be encouraged to establish physical libraries at the ward and panchayat levels as well as to provide the digital infrastructure needed to access the materials of the National Digital Library.

In order to promote literacy and foster a love of reading in kids, it is also suggested that NGOs get involved. Financial regulators are not the only groups that have been encouraged to share information in order to promote financial literacy.

In July of this year, a new national digital library site was introduced, boasting more than 80 million users and over 1 billion pieces of information. Books, articles, audiobooks, theses, and films that are appropriate for users of various educational levels may be found in digital libraries.

Local language interface support is also provided. To search or peruse the information, one may choose the preferred language.