The Rural Information Centre: a Gateway for Sustainable Development

Authors

  • Lavji N. Zala
     Knowledge Exchange and Information Centre (KEIC), Mudra Institute of Communications (MICA) – Shela, Ahmedabad 380058
  • Niraj R. Patel
     Knowledge Exchange and Information Centre (KEIC), Mudra Institute of Communications (MICA) – Shela, Ahmedabad 380058

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2009/v46i2/44110

Keywords:

Users and Information Needs, Databases, ICT, Services, Library Personnel’s Role

Abstract

This paper focuses on the role of an information centre/library in the uplift of rural people in various areas such as education, health, agriculture and employment. It also emphasizes on the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) at the bottom of the pyramid to enable the rural citizenry to access the resources available at the Rural Information Centre (RIC). It also examines how the RIC can help the government, Non Government Organizations (NGOs) and Self Help Groups (SHGs) to alleviate poverty, eradicate illiteracy and generate awareness about health, self-employment, the right to information and the benefits of e-governance for sustainable development at the bottom of the pyramid.

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How to Cite

Zala, L. N., & Patel, N. R. (2013). The Rural Information Centre: a Gateway for Sustainable Development. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 46(2), 179–188. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2009/v46i2/44110

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Volume 46, Issue 2, June 2009

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Received 2013-12-30
Accepted 2013-12-30