Shodhganga

Shodhganga
Name	Shodhganga
Type	Digital repository
Country	India
Languages	Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, and other Indian languages

Shodhganga is a digital repository of Indian Institute of Technologys, Indian Institute of Science, and other Indian universities such as University of Delhi, University of Mumbai, and Jawaharlal Nehru University, that hosts Ph.D. theses from various institutions across India, including National Institute of Technology, Indian Institute of Information Technology, and Indian Statistical Institute. The repository is maintained by INFLIBNET Centre, an autonomous Inter-University Centre of the University Grants Commission of India, in collaboration with institutions such as Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. Shodhganga provides access to a vast collection of theses from various disciplines, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and Computer Science, from institutions like Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, and National Centre for Biological Sciences.

Introduction

Shodhganga is a part of the e-Shodh Sindhu project, which aims to provide access to electronic resources, including theses, to researchers and scholars across India, including those at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, and Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur. The repository is designed to facilitate the dissemination of knowledge and promote research in various fields, including Engineering, Science, and Humanities, at institutions such as University of Hyderabad, Anna University, and Osmania University. Shodhganga also provides a platform for researchers to deposit their theses, making it a valuable resource for scholars and researchers at institutions like Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.

History

The concept of Shodhganga was first proposed by the University Grants Commission of India in collaboration with institutions such as Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, and Indian Institute of Science, with the objective of creating a digital repository of Ph.D. theses from various institutions across India, including National Institute of Technology Warangal, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad, and Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar. The project was initiated in 2010, and the repository was launched in 2013, with initial contributions from institutions like Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. Since its inception, Shodhganga has grown to include theses from over 100 institutions, including University of Pune, University of Calcutta, and Aligarh Muslim University.

Objectives

The primary objective of Shodhganga is to provide a platform for researchers to deposit and share their theses, making it a valuable resource for scholars and researchers at institutions like Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, and Indian Institute of Technology Ropar. The repository aims to promote research and innovation in various fields, including Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, and Renewable Energy, at institutions such as Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, and Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune. Shodhganga also aims to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing among researchers and institutions, including Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, and Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur.

Content and Features

Shodhganga hosts a vast collection of Ph.D. theses from various disciplines, including Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, from institutions like National Institute of Technology Rourkela, National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, and Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur. The repository provides features such as full-text search, browsing by institution, and browsing by subject, making it easy for researchers to find and access relevant theses from institutions such as Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai, and Indian Institute of Technology Goa. Shodhganga also provides metadata such as title, author, institution, and abstract, for each thesis, from institutions like University of Kerala, University of Rajasthan, and Guru Nanak Dev University.

Benefits and Impact

Shodhganga has several benefits, including providing access to a vast collection of theses, promoting research and innovation, and facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing among researchers and institutions, including Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad, Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, and Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati. The repository has also had a significant impact on the research community, with many researchers and scholars using it as a resource for their research, at institutions such as Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur, and Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram. Shodhganga has also helped to increase the visibility of Indian research and promote the work of Indian researchers, including those at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, and National Centre for Biological Sciences.

Technical Infrastructure

Shodhganga is built on a robust technical infrastructure, with a scalable and secure architecture, designed to handle a large volume of data and traffic, and is maintained by institutions such as Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. The repository uses open-source software, including DSpace and Fedora, and is hosted on a cloud-based platform, providing high availability and reliability, and is supported by institutions like National Informatics Centre, Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, and Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior. Shodhganga also has a robust search engine, providing fast and accurate search results, and is accessible from institutions such as Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.

Category:Digital libraries