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| Library as a Hub for E-governance: A Proposal for Public Libraries in Kerala | Shyni, K. G, Mohamed Haneefa, K
Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut- 673 635, Kerala. India | | Abstract: E-governance in India has played a crucial role in bridging the digital divide in the country. Among the
southern states, Kerala has achieved a remarkable success with e-governance projects. Akshaya project of the Government of Kerala illustrates the benefits that a society receives through e-governance. Akshaya has an instrumental role behind the success story of e-governance in the State. The paper discusses potential e-governance projects in Kerala and the possibilities of e-governance mediated through libraries as an innovative service for libraries. | | Keywords: E-governance, Libraries, Digital Divide, Akshaya, M-governance, Kerala Library as a Hub for E-governance: A Proposal for Public Libraries in Kerala |
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