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45,000 books, online access to 6 lakh more: The naya libraries of Srinagar
A network of libraries with 45,000 books has been set up in Srinagar, District Magistrate Shahid Choudhary shared.
Updated: February 28, 2021 13:28 IST
1 / 8The Srinagar administration has set up a network of libraries housing 45,000 books in the capital.(Photo: Twitter @listenshahid)
2 / 8The one in Bagh-e-Mehtab is among five more coming up. besides open libraries, said District Magistrate Shahid Choudhary. (Photo: Twitter @listenshahid)
3 / 8In addition to 45,000 books, 6 lakh online books/resources are being made available, he said.(Photo: Twitter @listenshahid)
4 / 8The libraries have been designed in a way to compliment the local culture, he said. ((Photo: Twitter @listenshahid)
5 / 8Arrangements for career counselling have also been made, Choudhary added. (Photo: Twitter @listenshahid)
6 / 8There are also special book sections for senior citizens and children. (Photo: Twitter @listenshahid)
7 / 8Sharing pictures of a library in Bagh-e-Mehtab, Choudhary said reading and writing has always been intrinsic to cultural life of Srinagar. (Photo: Twitter @listenshahid)
8 / 8A section for the readers to access online books and materials. (Photo: Twitter @listenshahid)
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