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Books, Android TV, computers with internet – Karnataka's rural libraries are pillar of social transformation
Books, Android TV, computers with internet – Karnataka's rural libraries are pillar of social transformation

By Pratyaksh Srivastava

At a time when the pandemic led to the shutdown of educational institutions, the Karnataka government launched a programme to revamp public libraries in rural areas. Over 1.8 million students in the state have received free membership of these rural libraries that are equipped with the latest technology.

At a time when the pandemic led to the shutdown of educational institutions, the Karnataka government launched a programme to revamp public libraries in rural areas. Over 1.8 million students in the state have received free membership of these rural libraries that are equipped with the latest technology.

A million dreams are taking shape in Karnataka’s rural libraries
A million dreams are taking shape in Karnataka’s rural libraries

By Nidhi Jamwal

Karnataka’s rural libraries are a gateway to several opportunities. As many as 5,573 village panchayat libraries have sprung up across the state, with more than 3.5 million children registered with these centres. These free libraries are opening the doors to a better life for young people from economically weaker backgrounds.

Karnataka’s rural libraries are a gateway to several opportunities. As many as 5,573 village panchayat libraries have sprung up across the state, with more than 3.5 million children registered with these centres. These free libraries are opening the doors to a better life for young people from economically weaker backgrounds.

किताबें, एंड्रॉइड टीवी, कम्प्यूटर और इंटरनेट से लैस कर्नाटक के ग्रामीण पुस्तकालयों के जरिए लिखी जा रहीं बदलाव की कहानियां
किताबें, एंड्रॉइड टीवी, कम्प्यूटर और इंटरनेट से लैस कर्नाटक के ग्रामीण पुस्तकालयों के जरिए लिखी जा रहीं बदलाव की कहानियां

By Pratyaksh Srivastava

जब महामारी की वजह से स्कूल बंद कर दिए गए, उस समय कर्नाटक सरकार ने ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों के सार्वजनिक पुस्तकालयों में सुधार के लिए एक कार्यक्रम शुरू किया। राज्य के 1.8 मिलियन से ज्यादा छात्रों को इन ग्रामीण पुस्तकालयों में मुफ्त सदस्यता प्राप्त है जो नवीन तकनीक से लैस हैं।

जब महामारी की वजह से स्कूल बंद कर दिए गए, उस समय कर्नाटक सरकार ने ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों के सार्वजनिक पुस्तकालयों में सुधार के लिए एक कार्यक्रम शुरू किया। राज्य के 1.8 मिलियन से ज्यादा छात्रों को इन ग्रामीण पुस्तकालयों में मुफ्त सदस्यता प्राप्त है जो नवीन तकनीक से लैस हैं।

Rural libraries in Kishanganj, Bihar spread education among poor children
Rural libraries in Kishanganj, Bihar spread education among poor children

By Rahul Jha

Known as the most backward and poor district of Bihar, Kishanganj is coming out of the shadows as a library movement takes shape that holds great promise for the many underprivileged children. Saquib Ahmed’s Seemanchal Library Foundation has set up three rural libraries in the district that are daily visited by 200 children, many of whom have never been to school.

Known as the most backward and poor district of Bihar, Kishanganj is coming out of the shadows as a library movement takes shape that holds great promise for the many underprivileged children. Saquib Ahmed’s Seemanchal Library Foundation has set up three rural libraries in the district that are daily visited by 200 children, many of whom have never been to school.

सपनों को साकार कर रहे कर्नाटक के ग्रामीण पुस्तकालय
सपनों को साकार कर रहे कर्नाटक के ग्रामीण पुस्तकालय

By Nidhi Jamwal

कर्नाटक के ग्रामीण पुस्तकालय कई बेहतरीन मौकों की शुरुआत लेकर आएँ हैं। राज्य भर में कम से कम 5,573 ग्राम पंचायत पुस्तकालय खुल गए हैं, 35 लाख से अधिक बच्चे इन केंद्रों में पंजीकृत हैं। इन मुफ़्त पुस्तकालयों में आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर पृष्ठभूमि के युवा एक बेहतर ज़िंदगी का सपना देख सकते हैं।

कर्नाटक के ग्रामीण पुस्तकालय कई बेहतरीन मौकों की शुरुआत लेकर आएँ हैं। राज्य भर में कम से कम 5,573 ग्राम पंचायत पुस्तकालय खुल गए हैं, 35 लाख से अधिक बच्चे इन केंद्रों में पंजीकृत हैं। इन मुफ़्त पुस्तकालयों में आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर पृष्ठभूमि के युवा एक बेहतर ज़िंदगी का सपना देख सकते हैं।

Libraries of Opportunities in Bihar
Libraries of Opportunities in Bihar

By Rahul Jha

There are community libraries functioning in 45 blocks in small towns and villages in Bihar. Jeevika, an initiative of the state government to alleviate poverty and enhance the quality of life amongst the rural population, hopes to have libraries up and running in 100 blocks across 32 districts in the state.

There are community libraries functioning in 45 blocks in small towns and villages in Bihar. Jeevika, an initiative of the state government to alleviate poverty and enhance the quality of life amongst the rural population, hopes to have libraries up and running in 100 blocks across 32 districts in the state.

A library in a tribal village in Jharkhand keeps alive the memory of a Galwan Valley martyr
A library in a tribal village in Jharkhand keeps alive the memory of a Galwan Valley martyr

By Laraib Fatima Warsi

Veer Shaheed Ganesh Hansda Library in Bhandarshol village in East Singhbhum is encouraging tribal children to read and is helping them prepare for competitive exams.

Veer Shaheed Ganesh Hansda Library in Bhandarshol village in East Singhbhum is encouraging tribal children to read and is helping them prepare for competitive exams.

From The Villages in Assam to the Coastal Communities in Tamil Nadu, A Library Network Is Gathering Momentum in India
From The Villages in Assam to the Coastal Communities in Tamil Nadu, A Library Network Is Gathering Momentum in India

By Gaon Connection

The Free Libraries Network covers 180 community libraries managed by over 280 practitioners spread across the country with a mission to make free libraries a matter of right.

The Free Libraries Network covers 180 community libraries managed by over 280 practitioners spread across the country with a mission to make free libraries a matter of right.

From The Villages in Assam to the Coastal Communities in Tamil Nadu, A Library Network Is Gathering Momentum in India
From The Villages in Assam to the Coastal Communities in Tamil Nadu, A Library Network Is Gathering Momentum in India

By Laraib Fatima Warsi

The Free Libraries Network covers 180 community libraries managed by over 280 practitioners spread across the country with a mission to make free libraries a matter of right.

The Free Libraries Network covers 180 community libraries managed by over 280 practitioners spread across the country with a mission to make free libraries a matter of right.

A CRPF officer sets up libraries in remote villages
A CRPF officer sets up libraries in remote villages

By Gaon Connection

Vikas Kumar Pandey, an assistant commandant with CRPF, has set up public libraries in far flung areas of Bihar and Jharkhand to help the youth prepare for competitive exams and get jobs.

Vikas Kumar Pandey, an assistant commandant with CRPF, has set up public libraries in far flung areas of Bihar and Jharkhand to help the youth prepare for competitive exams and get jobs.

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