Which digital platform of Ministry of Education has been formed by merging three consortia initiatives, namely UGC-INFONET Digital library consortium, NLIST and INDEST-AICTE consortium?

Correct option is B

e-Shodh Sindhu is the digital platform formed by merging the UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium, NLIST, and INDEST-AICTE Consortium. This platform provides access to a vast range of electronic resources, including e-journals and databases, to academic institutions in India.
Information Booster:
1. e-Shodh Sindhu is a consortium that offers subscription-based access to a variety of academic e-resources, aiming to enhance research and learning across Indian higher educational institutions.
2. The platform merges resources from UGC-INFONET, which supports universities, NLIST (National Library and Information Services Infrastructure for Scholarly Content), and INDEST-AICTE (Indian National Digital Library in Engineering, Science, and Technology).
3. This initiative is part of the Ministry of Education’s efforts to provide affordable and equitable access to scholarly e-resources for Indian educational institutions.
Additional Information
· (a) Shodh Ganga: A repository for Indian theses and dissertations, facilitating open access to research output.
· (c) E-Vidwan: A database of profiles of experts and scholars in various disciplines.
· (d) Shodh Shuddhi: A platform for plagiarism detection in academic research, ensuring the originality of scholarly work.