This paper discusses the meaning of consortia as well as concept, need and benefits of Library Consortia and emphasized on a particulars of CeRA (Consortium for e-Resources in Agriculture), which is an unique Consortia launched on 30th April 2008 by IndianAgricultural Research Institute (IARI) New Delhi and gives its importance, Features and Facilities to the users.

Key words: Consortia; Library consortia; Need; Benefit; Indian scenario; CeRA-objectives;Features; Facilities.