Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 13 September 2025
In a significant step towards strengthening the public library network in the Islands, the Andaman & Nicobar Administration has approved the upgradation of the Zonal Library at Mayabunder, North & Middle Andaman, to the status of a District Library.
The decision, approved by the Director (Education), reflects the growing intellectual engagement in the region, with rising footfall and increasing demand for quality reading and reference material.
With its new designation, the District Library at Mayabunder will see comprehensive enhancements. These include an enriched and diversified collection of books, journals, periodicals, and digital resources; modernisation of reading spaces and user amenities; and deployment of additional qualified staff where required. Outreach programmes and literary initiatives will also be introduced to engage students, educators, researchers, and the wider public.
The upgraded facility will now serve as the Principal Library for the North & Middle Andaman District, functioning under the supervision of the Deputy Education Officer, Mayabunder, in coordination with the State Library.
