"Libraries are not made; they grow" (Augustine Birrell)

About the Conference

ICKOLIS 2026 & Viksit Bharat 2047: A Strategic Alignment

ICKOLIS 2026 is conceptualized as a forward-looking international platform that resonates with the national mission of Viksit Bharat 2047-India’s vision to build a technologically empowered, knowledge-driven, innovation-led nation by its centenary of independence. The conference themes and deliberations directly support key pillars of Viksit Bharat 2047 by promoting:

Digital Empowerment

Advancing semantic technologies, digital libraries, AI-enabled knowledge systems, metadata governance, and interoperable infrastructures.

Inclusive Knowledge Access

Ensuring equitable access to information for education, research, and societal progress.

Innovation & Research Excellence

Strengthening research data management, open science practices, and evidence-driven policymaking.

By convening global scholars, experts, innovators, and practitioners, ICKOLIS 2026 aims to energize India’s journey toward becoming a leading knowledge society by 2047.

Program Chair

Dr. M. Krishnamurthy

Professor and Head

Documentation Research and Training Centre,

Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore,

8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post,

Bengaluru 560059,

Karnataka, India

Phone No: 91-80-26985493

E-Mail: info@ickolis.com

Conference Venue

Platinum Jubilee Auditorium

Documentation Research and Training Centre

Indian Statistical Institute

8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post,

Bengaluru - 560059,

Karnataka, India

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