In a major push towards digital knowledge access, the Indian government’s Publications Division has made its flagship journals Yojana, Kurukshetra, Aajkal and Bal Bharati, along with the weekly Employment News, available free of cost on Prasar Bharati’s WAVES OTT platform, bringing its rich repository directly to readers nationwide.

This initiative, announced formally yesterday through an official statement, was first hinted at by Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi in his keynote address at Aavishkar group-organised SATCAB Symposium 2026 last month in New Delhi.

The move, according to the government statement, is aimed at democratizing access to credible, informative, and culturally enriching content for readers across the country. The monthly journals are widely recognized for their in-depth analysis of socio-economic issues, rural development, literature, and children’s education, while Employment News serves as a vital resource for job seekers by providing reliable and timely information on employment opportunities, recruitment notifications, career guidance, and skill development.

In addition to journals, a comprehensive collection of e-books across a wide range of genres has also been made available free of cost on the WAVES platform. This includes the prestigious Bharat Year Book , a flagship publication known for its authoritative and detailed account of India’s governance, economy, and development initiatives.  At present, a total of 227 e-books are accessible free of charge to readers.

Further expanding its digital offerings, the Publications Division plans to make approximately 300 additional e-books available on the WAVES OTT platform by the end of April. These publications will be offered at a nominal cost, ensuring affordability while continuing the Division’s mission of promoting knowledge dissemination.

By integrating free digital access with affordable paid content and physical book availability, the Division aims to create a comprehensive and inclusive reading ecosystem.