Promotion of Library Automation and Networking in North-Eastern Region (PLANNER) is a biennial convention dedicated to enhancing academic libraries in Northeast India through automation and networking. Organized by INFLIBNET Centre in collaboration with regional universities, it began in 2003 at North-Eastern Hill University.
Over the years, PLANNER has been hosted by institutions such as Manipur University, Assam University, Mizoram University, Gauhati University, Nagaland University, Tezpur University, Sikkim University, Dibrugarh University, Tripura University, and Rajiv Gandhi University. The convention provides a platform for librarians, academicians, researchers, and students to exchange ideas on modern library practices. 13 th Convention PLANNER 2026 is being organized by INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, in collaboration with Gauhati University, Guwahati, from November 18–20, 2026.
The Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, Gandhinagar, is an autonomous Inter-University Centre (IUC) of the University Grants Commission, New Delhi (Ministry of Education, Govt. of India). It is a major National Programme initiated by the UGC on 27th February 1991 as a project under the IUCAA; it became an independent Inter-University Centre on 16th May 1996.
The INFLIBNET Centre is involved in modernizing university libraries in India using state-of-the-art technologies for the optimum utilization of information. Major activities and services of the Centre are geared towards the modernization of academic libraries and information centres, to promote information transfer and access and to support scholarship, learning and academic pursuits. The Centre acts as a nodal agency for networking of libraries and information centres in universities, higher education institutions, and R&D organizations in India.
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Gauhati University, established in 1948, is one of the premier institutions of higher education in Northeast India. Located in Guwahati, the university has played a significant role in shaping the academic and cultural landscape of the region. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in disciplines such as arts, science, commerce, law, management, and technology.
The university's campus at Jalukbari is known for its serene and green surroundings, providing an ideal environment for learning and research. Gauhati University is affiliated with numerous colleges across Assam, making it a central hub for higher education in the state. It actively promotes research, innovation, and regional development while preserving cultural diversity. Over the years, it has produced many distinguished scholars, professionals, and leaders, contributing significantly to society and nation-building.
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A Biennial convention by INFLIBNET to support academic libraries in the North-Eastern region of India.