• Pallerla Rasagna
• Dr. P. Shankaraiah

The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into digital library systems has significantly transformed access to knowledge, research practices, and information management in India. Digital libraries, once limited to digitized collections, are now evolving into intelligent knowledge ecosystems supported by AI tools such as machine learning, natural language processing, data analytics, and recommender systems. These technologies enhance information discovery, personalization, preservation, and equitable access to scholarly resources. At the national level, initiatives such as the National Digital Library of India (NDLI), INFLIBNET Centre services, N-LIST, and the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) programme have played a crucial role in strengthening India’s digital knowledge infrastructure and democratizing access to research literature. This paper examines the role of AI-enabled digital libraries in transforming access to knowledge in India and analyses how national initiatives contribute to research excellence through improved accessibility, capacity building, and policy support. The study adopts a conceptual and analytical approach, drawing upon policy documents, professional reports, and existing literature. It concludes that technological innovation, when combined with human-centric capacity building and ethical governance, can significantly enhance research productivity, inclusiveness, and sustainability in India.

Artificial Intelligence; Digital Libraries; Research Excellence; National Digital Initiatives; NDLI; INFLIBNET; N-LIST; ONOS; Capacity Building; Knowledge Access; India

"Transforming Access to Knowledge in India: Role of AI-Enabled Digital Libraries and National Initiatives for Research Excellence", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 2, page no.294-298, February-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRHJ06059.pdf

"Transforming Access to Knowledge in India: Role of AI-Enabled Digital Libraries and National Initiatives for Research Excellence", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 2, page no. pp294-298, February-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRHJ06059.pdf