About DRTC

The Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) was founded under the guidance of Padmashree Dr. S. R. Ranganathan (1892-1972) at the invitation of Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis. Since its inception, DRTC has been a pioneer in Library and Information Science (LIS) education, research, and training in India. It has developed advanced-level teaching programs, contributed significantly to national LIS capacity building, and evolved into a recognized centre for doctoral research. DRTC faculty members are widely acknowledged as research supervisors across universities, and the Centre continues to conduct impactful continuing education and professional development programs. (Read more)