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Chapter-8. Bridging the Urban-Rural Knowledge Gap: Inclusive Digital Library Models for Empowering ICDS Staff in Cooch Behar, India
(Shankhik, 2026) Paul, Suvojyoti
The study delineates the urban-rural knowledge divide among Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) workers in Cooch Behar, India, shedding light on system-wide discrimination in professional development opportunities, digital literacy, and infrastructure. A cross-sectional quantitative survey reveals glaring differences in the frequency of training programs, library access, and the availability of digital resources among ICDS workers in urban and rural areas. In reaction to these findings, this paper sets a model, a scalable and inclusive initiative under public libraries to support professional learning through digital hubs, content in multiple languages, mobile library services, and structured peer-learning workshops. This model would contribute toward India's developmental goals set out at Viksit Bharat@2047, as well as SDGs 4 (Quality Education) and 10 (Reduced Inequality), by facilitating equitable knowledge dissemination to improve ICDS service quality and promote sustainable development through local learning platforms.