Tamil Nadu Government Launched 'Friends Of Library'
Update: 2022-12-18 22:45 IST
The Tamil Nadu government has launched the 'Friends of Library' programme to promote reading.
The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday launched the "Friends of Library" programme, through which books would be directly supplied to those who are unable to access state-run libraries. The program's founder, Minister of School Education Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, stated that volunteers' services will be used for this.
As a result, the project will benefit those who can't use libraries, such as those with impairments, elders, children, and hospital inpatients. He added that volunteers will give these people the books from the libraries. The recipients must create an account with the appropriate library.
In its initial phase, the programme will encompass 2,500 libraries, including 31 district libraries.This programme was intended to promote a knowledge-based society. District collector Dr. S. Visakan, state minister for food R Sakkarapani, and others were present.