Overview

• Bhagwant Mann dedicated eight public libraries in Barnala on July 19 at a combined cost of ₹2.80 crore, with each ₹35 lakh facility serving villages from Shehna to Thulliwal.
• On July 20, the chief minister inaugurated a two-storey, 3,710 sq ft library in Dhuri, Sangrur, constructed for ₹1.59 crore to cater to local students and residents.
• All libraries are equipped with high-speed internet, computers, solar power and a curated collection of contemporary literature and curriculum books to support competitive exam preparation.
• The state government has unveiled plans to establish modern, digitally connected libraries in every assembly constituency, each staffed by trained librarians to mentor youth.
• The initiative aims to bridge rural-urban disparities in educational resources and promote community development through accessible knowledge hubs.