Palamu District Central Library to Transform into Modern Model Library with ₹87 Lakh High-Tech Upgrades
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Palamu Library Transforms into Model Hub with Rs 87 Lakh High-Tech Upgrade
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News18•14-03-2026, 13:43
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.