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@article{197065,
        author = {Dr.K.NEELA PUSHPAM},
        title = {DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN INDIAN MUSEUMS: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {10938-10946},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=197065},
        abstract = {Digital transformation has become an essential strategy for museums worldwide to enhance accessibility, improve visitor engagement, and ensure long-term preservation of cultural heritage. In India, museums serve as custodians of a vast and diverse civilizational legacy, yet many institutions continue to rely on conventional methods of collection management and exhibition. The growing influence of digital technologies, along with changing audience expectations, has created an urgent need for Indian museums to adopt digital tools and innovative practices. Digital transformation in Indian museums includes digitization of collections, development of online archives, implementation of interactive technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), and use of mobile applications and social media for outreach. These initiatives provide significant opportunities, including wider public access, improved preservation of fragile artefacts, enhanced educational outreach, and increased global visibility. However, the transition also presents notable challenges such as limited funding, inadequate infrastructure, shortage of skilled professionals, lack of standardized digitization practices, and concerns related to cybersecurity and cultural sensitivity. This paper examines the current status of digital transformation in Indian museums, analyses the associated opportunities and constraints, and suggests strategic measures for sustainable and inclusive digital integration.},
        keywords = {Digital Transformation-Indian Museums-Cultural Heritage Digitisation-Museum Technology-Digital Archiving-Virtual Exhibitions-Augmented Reality (AR)-Virtual Reality (VR)-Digital Preservation-Museum Management-E-Governance in Culture-Digital India Initiative-Audience Engagement},
        month = {April},
        }