Amit Shah calls for linking Delhi libraries with schools
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a new digitally enabled public library in New Delhi. He proposed a plan to interconnect city libraries with local schools to encourage student engagement and literacy.
Why it matters
The initiative reflects government efforts to modernize public infrastructure and promote educational access through digital integration.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the Jayaprakash Narayan Public Library, a digitally enabled public library developed by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) at Udyan Marg in central Delhi.
At the event, attended by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Mr. Shah urged the Delhi government to interconnect libraries across the city and prepare a comprehensive plan to link them with schools, according to an official statement. He said a well-defined action plan should also be drawn up to encourage people to use libraries.
The Home Minister also urged the staff of the Jayaprakash Narayan Public Library to reach out to schools in the 10 Assembly constituencies around New Delhi and encourage students to visit the library.
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