Palamu Library Transforms into Model Hub with Rs 87 Lakh High-Tech Upgrade

• Palamu District Central Library selected by National Mission on Libraries for a Rs 87 lakh upgrade to become a modern model library by 2026.
• Rs 50 lakh allocated for infrastructure, including a modern study hall, solar power, modular furniture, children's games, and an internet center.
• Rs 30 lakh for technical enhancements like library software, laptops, website development, book digitization, and RFID technology for efficient management.
• Rs 5 lakh dedicated to facilities for persons with disabilities, offering talking books, screen reading software, wheelchairs, and ramp access.
• Currently houses 30,542 books, seats 170 students, and operates from 7 AM to 9 PM, with plans for a cabin system for quiet study.