Why is it important to give students access to learning resources beyond their textbooks?

Because students today are naturally curious and often want to go deeper than what’s covered in a classroom. Providing them with easy access to reliable resources keeps their curiosity alive and helps them build a stronger, real-world understanding of concepts.

Can a digital library work in both CBSE and state board schools?

Yes. Digital libraries can be implemented in any school across India, in preferred regional languages, and aligned to both state and national education goals. Since much of the state board syllabus overlaps with the CBSE curriculum, a CBSE-aligned digital library can be implemented for learners in state board schools.

What kinds of resources are available in CBSE’s official digital library?

CBSE’s Digital Library provides an extensive collection—books, periodicals, newspapers, manuscripts, prints, documents, CDs, cassettes, videotapes, DVDs - plus access to larger platforms like the National Digital Library of India, Universal Digital Library, and International Children’s Digital Library.

How does a digital library support holistic development in students?

By offering multi-format, multi-cultural, and multi-level learning materials, digital libraries encourage creativity, critical thinking, and value-based learning. They nurture not just academic skills, but also confidence, compassion, and a global perspective, supporting CBSE’s vision of holistic education.

Why should every school have a CBSE/State Board Digital Library?

Because it offers an affordable, scalable way to give all students, regardless of location or background, to ensure equitable access to high-quality learning resources. It offers offline access to curated, age-appropriate content in multiple formats and preferred languages, supports independent reading habits, keeps content updated without extra storage space, and is easy to maintain. Plus, when integrated with Personalized Adaptive Learning (PAL), it transforms learning by helping students assess and cover their historical learning gaps.