Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 02 October 2025
In a major boost to public learning and cultural development, the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, under its National Mission on Libraries, has sanctioned an amount of ₹2.23 crore for the modernization of the State Library at Sri Vijaya Puram. The funds, released through the Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF), Kolkata, have been deposited into the library’s account.
According to officials, the financial support will be utilized to upgrade infrastructure, strengthen the library’s role as a hub of knowledge, and encourage reading habits among students and the general public. The modernisation plan also aims to provide better access to quality reference materials and resources for Islanders, ensuring inclusive educational opportunities.
The initiative is expected to significantly enhance the library’s capacity to serve as a center for learning and cultural enrichment in the region.
