Technology

Artificial Intelligence (AI) describes systems that can replicate human thought processes, including learning, reasoning, and making decisions. These abilities are driven by sophisticated algorithms, data analysis, and the recognition of patterns. The development of AI has been sometimes compared to the invention of electricity since it has as diverse applications as the usage of electricity. It can be used across multiple sectors of the economy including agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, urban transport, disaster management, education, policy making, cyber-security, governance, energy solutions, and supply chain management. Artificial intelligence enhances predictive analytics, enabling improved planning and immediate interaction with citizens, contributing to more inclusive governance. It can also boost the operational efficiency of managing large systems. In India, the AI-enabled digital public-infrastructure platforms like Aadhaar, Digiyatra, UPI, and DigiLocker have revolutionised governance. This paper explores the various initiatives adopted by the state governments in India to use AI technology to develop and transform Indian cities into smart cities. The paper also seeks to examine the opportunities that AI offers as well as the challenges that the governments must address for successful integration of AI into the designing of these cities. The government needs to play the balancing act between innovation and ethical concerns.

The main purpose of this paper is to discuss the need and advantages of elearning and electronic resources. Nowadays e-resourcesare becoming more popular, since they are not only easy to use but are also reliable. Searching relevant information in a time frame is significant for both researchers and information professionals. E-resources are gaining popularity due to easy and fast accessibility. This paper focuses on the uses of various forms of electronic resources in academics and research. The new and current trend of library services has an economic and user-oriented tendency to access library collections electronically. Library professionals feel that electronic information has a vital role in providing updated information and timely delivery to the users.

In this information age, information literacy and its management has gained importance with the rapidly changing technological environment and proliferation of information resources. Information literacy and its management became significant for students, academicians, and professionals involved in Higher Education especially in terms of need, access and preservation. Information in the higher education system is available through libraries, community resources, and internet along with various other resources in a much unfiltered form. This research paper provides an insight of 'Probability', 'Expertise', 'Efficiency' and 'Accountability' of information management in Higher Education Institutions in order to 'Identify', 'Classify' & 'Rectify' the information. Further this paper examines the flow of information at different levels and the importance of information literacy for information management in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).