Shehna (Barnala), July 19:
In order to inculcate reading habits amongst the youngsters, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday dedicated eight public libraries in Barnala district constructed at a cost of Rs 2.80 crore.
Divulging more details, the Chief Minister said that eight libraries in the Vidhan Sabha constituencies of Bhadaur and Mehal Kalan have been dedicated to the people. He said that a total of ₹2.80 crore has been spent on these eight libraries constructed at village Shehna, Dhaula, Talwandi, Majhuke, Kutba, Deewana, Wajidke Kalan and Thulliwal adding that each library has been built at a cost of ₹35 lakh. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that equipped with modern infrastructure, these libraries have facilities like computers, internet access, quality literature, and books to help prepare for competitive exams.
The Chief Minister said that these libraries have kindled a new hope among students to realize their dreams. He said that now, students from remote villages can access knowledge from around the world through books while staying in their own villages. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that he firmly believes that these libraries will play a vital role in raising the intellectual level of students and helping them achieve their cherished goals.
The Chief Minister envisioned that these rural libraries will act as a harbinger of growth and prosperity in the state adding that this path breaking initiative is aimed at inculcating reading habits amongst the youth of the state. He said that this step will go a long way in empowering the youth and making them an equal partner in the social-economic development of the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann hoped that these libraries will go a long way in transforming the destiny of the youth and produce bureaucrats, scientists, Doctors, technocrats and others from them.
The Chief Minister said that these libraries have been equipped with high-end facilities like Wi-Fi, solar power digital analogs and others. He said that these libraries have world-class books on contemporary literature and curriculum books, providing a rich learning experience. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that these libraries are a true repository of knowledge and literature adding that it is a matter of great pride and satisfaction for all of us that this state of the art libraries houses precious books on varied subjects, which attracts the book lovers.
The Chief Minister said that the collection of libraries includes some of the rare and precious books, which would be a big asset for the book lovers. He envisioned that these libraries will prove to be a game changer for transforming the destiny of the students. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the motive is to make sure that the youth excel in every field and gems are produced from the state for proving the mettle of state in varied fields.
