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Digital Resources for the School Library

A curated catalogue of free and open-access portals — board & SCERT material, picture stories, open eBook archives, learning videos, entrance-exam coaching, education journals, national and international policies, reading-habit resources, and inclusive learning — gathered in one shelf for students, teachers, and librarians.

Flagship · National Platforms of India

Indian National Repositories

The major Government of India digital platforms — free, official, and curriculum-aligned — collected here for quick access.

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Call No. 371 · Curriculum & Boards

Curriculum, Boards & SCERT eBooks

Official textbooks and syllabi from NCERT, CBSE, NIOS and every state board (SCERT), all freely downloadable.

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Call No. 372 · Activity & Practice

Activity-Based Learning Resources

Free hands-on lessons, interactive simulations, DIY science and practice exercises that turn concepts into activities.

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Call No. 398 · Story & Picture Books

Pictorial Story Books for Children

Openly-licensed, beautifully illustrated story books in many languages — ideal for early and emerging readers.

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Call No. 025 · Open Archives

Open Databases & eBook Archives

Major repositories for reading and downloading open-access and public-domain books, journals and audiobooks.

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Call No. 791 · Moving Image

Free Video & Animation

Educational films, animated lessons and broadcast learning channels for school children — all free to watch.

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Call No. 378 · Entrance & Competitive

Competitive Exam Open Resources

Free, open-access coaching, lectures and study material for NEET, JEE, CDS, CUET, SSC and other entrance examinations.

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Call No. 050 · Periodicals

Journals on School Education

Peer-reviewed and open-access journals for research on teaching, learning, pedagogy and education policy.

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Call No. 379 · Policy & Governance

National Education Policies — India & Abroad

Official policy portals and frameworks that shape school education in India and other leading systems worldwide.

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Call No. 028 · Reading Promotion

Building Reading Habits

Strategies, research and campaigns to nurture a love of reading among children and young learners.

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Call No. 341 · International Bodies

International Education Policy

Frameworks, data and guidance on school education from major international organisations.

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Call No. 371.9 · Inclusive Education

Resources for Specially-Enabled Children

Accessible books and inclusive learning support for children with visual, print, learning and other disabilities.

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