ENVISION THAT THESE RURAL LIBRARIES WILL ACT AS A HARBINGER OF GROWTH AND PROSPERITY IN THE STATE
Akhilesh Bansal/Issru (Ludhiana)
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday dedicated 14 ultra modren rural public libraries to the people with the aim to further inculcate reading habits amongst the youth and make them a partner in social economic progress of state.
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.
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.
During the inauguration, a girl tied a Rakhi to the Chief Minister, symbolizing the bond between the government and its people. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this will always remind him to work zealously for the state and its people. He said that the state government is leaving no stone unturned for the noble cause of progress of the state.
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.
During the inauguration, a girl tied a Rakhi to the Chief Minister, symbolizing the bond between the government and its people. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this will always remind him to work zealously for the state and its people. He said that the state government is leaving no stone unturned for the noble cause of progress of the state.