Government Journals and E-books Now Free on Prasar Bharati's WAVES Platform
Government's flagship journals now available free on Prasad Bharati platform
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The Indian government has made its flagship journals, including Yojana and Employment News, available for free on the Prasar Bharati WAVES OTT platform. This initiative aims to democratize access to informative content and includes a collection of e-books, enhancing knowledge dissemination across the country.
- 01Flagship journals Yojana, Kurukshetra, Aajkal, and Bal Bharati are now free on WAVES.
- 02Employment News provides vital job information for seekers.
- 03A total of 227 e-books are currently available, with plans for 300 more by April.
- 04Printed books can be purchased through the WAVES platform.
- 05The initiative aims to enhance access to knowledge and cater to diverse reading preferences.
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In a significant move to enhance access to information, the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has made its flagship journals—Yojana, Kurukshetra, Aajkal, and Bal Bharati—along with the weekly Employment News, available free on the Prasar Bharati WAVES OTT platform. This initiative is designed to democratize access to credible and culturally enriching content for readers across India. The journals are known for their comprehensive analysis of socio-economic issues and rural development, while Employment News serves as a crucial resource for job seekers, offering timely information on employment opportunities and skill development.
Additionally, the Publications Division has introduced a collection of 227 e-books free of charge, including the renowned Bharat Year Book, which details India's governance and development initiatives. Plans are underway to add 300 more e-books by the end of April. Readers can also purchase printed books through the WAVES platform, facilitated by the CSC Grameen eStore under the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) framework. This initiative reflects the Publications Division's commitment to leveraging digital platforms to broaden the reach of its publications and create an inclusive reading ecosystem.
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This initiative will provide wider access to educational resources and job information, especially benefiting students and job seekers in rural and remote areas.
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