A library management software developed by Karnataka State Unit was released by Dr. N. Vijayaditya, DG(NIC) in a function held on 23rd June 2003 at NIC HQ, New Delhi. The software has already been implemented in many libraries in India. The software is a standard package for library automation having all the modules for inhouse operations of a library. On the occasion, DG (NIC) said that “ The software package will be distributed free of cost to all the government libraries including schools and colleges for library automation and networking.” E-Granthalaya is an XML based platform independent system which can be easily customised as per the requirements of an individual library. Ms. Veena Oak, NIC Karnataka demonstrated the features of the software. On the same day, DG (NIC) also inaugurated a consortium of Ministry of Communications & Information Technology Libraries. The primary purpose of library Consortium is to share information resources including Books, Periodicals, e-journals, e-books. A Consortium Committee has been formed under the Chairmanship of Shri M. Moni, DDG (NIC) and members from libraries Department of Information Technology (DIT), Department of Post (DOP) and Department of Telecommunications (DOT).