Research Front

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Mrs. Manjushree Kishor Nawale, Dr. Charudatta A. Gandhe.

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Viksit Bharat’ means ‘Developed India’. Viksit Bharat 2047 is a visionary initiative by the Government of India aimed at transforming the nation into a fully developed country by the year 2047, which marks the 100th year of India’s independence. The vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 aims to make India a fully developed nation, and management students will be one of the main decision makers and leaders of this journey. Management students can be vital pillars for India’s economic transformation and can actively engage in the nation’s progress through idea generation and participation in policy discussions. However, the digital era has led in "fragmented reading" habits, due to which the deep “reading skills” required by management students for corporate leadership is disturbed. This research paper investigates the role of library-led initiatives in enhancing the reading skills of management students. The study looks at how college libraries can help these students improve their reading skills. The study sampled five management institutes affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University, surveying 50 students and 5 librarians. Key findings reveal a significant decline in "deep reading," and reading solely for exam preparation. Majority respondents prefer digital resources, and a substantial awareness gap exists regarding specialized academic databases. The study highlights that while students acknowledge the link between reading and national growth, library visits remain irregular. The research suggests that libraries must change from being simple "book storehouses" to active "Knowledge Hubs." They should adopt a "Phygital" model that mixes physical books with digital ease. Institutes should also include mandatory "Guided Library Sessions" in the timetable to encourage focused reading. By providing better remote access and acting as mentors to guide students, libraries can help students move away from superficial browsing and develop the deep-thinking skills needed for the 2047 mission. This roadmap will help management colleges align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and build a stronger India. Strengthening reading skills is not merely an academic goal but a national necessity for achieving the goals of NEP 2020 and a developed India by 2047.

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