Provision of Recurring Grant- Digital Library -48

Implementation Guidelines for PM SHRI Phase - I - 2024-25 

OBJECTIVES: 

• eGranthalay is a powerful tool for transforming traditional libraries into modern, efficient digital hubs. 
• It automates library operations, creating digital catalogs, managing members, and facilitating online services. 
• By offering a cloud-based platform, eGranthalay ensures accessibility and scalability. 
• It also enables libraries to build digital repositories, expanding their collections beyond physical boundaries. 
• Ultimately, eGranthalay empowers libraries to better serve their users and contribute to knowledge dissemination 

PROGRAMMATIC NORMS: 

● As per the new e-Granthalaya Policy Rs.21,275/= are charged from each library using eG4 on NIC Cloud - as one time payment for a five years period. These charges are paid to NICSI towards hosting, maintenance and Help-Desk support. 

● Users may send a scan copy of duly filled PI Request Form along with covering letter at egranthalaya@nic.in and sibli@nic.in to initiate the implementation process. 

● Remaining amount may be utilised for procurement of subscriptions of various digital magazines as per requirement of the vidyalaya. 

● PI Request Form for implementation of e-Granthalaya 4.0 on NIC cloud can be download in the word format using the following link/ QR code:eG4_PI_RequestForm_Renewal.doc (live.com)

FINANCIAL NORMS: ● ₹ 50,000/- (0.5 lakh) per Vidyalaya