New Delhi, Jul 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the Jayaprakash Narayan Library in the national capital and urged the younger generation to develop the habit of reading by associating themselves with libraries.
Speaking at the inauguration, Amit Shah said a nation’s future is reflected in the number of young people studying in its libraries, describing knowledge and wisdom as the foundation of nation-building and prosperity. He called upon the Delhi government to interconnect libraries across the city and link them with schools to encourage reading among students.
Amit Shah said the new library houses more than 32,000 books, offers access to one crore e-books through an e-library, and is equipped with modern facilities including a research centre, children’s zone, free Wi-Fi and an RFID-based book management system. He also paid tribute to socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan, describing him as a visionary who played a pivotal role in India’s democratic movement, particularly during the Emergency.
