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“Open DOAR and the Development of Open Access Repositories in India”

Dr. Rahul K. Deshmukh

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S.G.R.G. Shinde Mahavidyalaya, Paranda, Dist. Dharashiv

Abstract

Open DOAR (Directory of Open Access Repositories) has played a pivotal role in promoting and consolidating open access initiatives worldwide. In India, the development of institutional repositories (IRs) has gained momentum over the last two decades, providing scholars, students, and institutions with a robust platform for the dissemination and preservation of scholarly content. This paper examines the contribution of Open DOAR as a global directory and its influence on the proliferation, visibility, and standardization of open access repositories in India. It further analyzes trends, challenges, and prospects for strengthening open access culture through Open DOAR-listed repositories.

Keywords- Open DOAR, Institutional Repositories, Open Access, Scholarly Communication, India, INFLIBNET, Shodhganga, Digital Libraries