Kathua, Mar 09: Principal Secretary, Culture, Suresh Kumar Gupta on Saturday pledged to expand the network of libraries across Jammu & Kashmir to enrich literary infrastructure in uncovered areas.
Inaugurating a reading hall at Border Block Library, Chadwal in Kathua, he emphasised the importance of such initiatives in cultivating a culture of lifelong learning and intellectual curiosity. He expressed optimism about the positive impact of this reading hall on readers of the region.
“In a world increasingly reliant on digital mediums, the establishment of physical reading spaces like this reading hall underscores the enduring importance of tangible community resources for education and enlightenment,” the Principal Secretary said.
He said the inauguration of the library has marked the beginning of a new chapter in the literary journey of the entire border area. “As the doors of the reading hall open to the public, it is anticipated that it will become a vibrant hub for knowledge exchange, cultural exploration, and community engagement,” he added.
The objective behind the construction of such utilities affirms the commitment of the government towards nurturing reading habits among the youth and fostering a knowledge-driven society.
During the event, former PRI members submitted a memorandum for the establishment of a similar library in Kore Punnu. Director Libraries and Research, Jammu & Kashmir, Mohammad Rafi, along with Deputy Director Libraries, Jammu, Parveen Kumari, Chief Librarian, SRS Library Jammu, Sabhyita Rani, Chief Librarian Kathua, Aasif Mohammad Khan, Librarian Kathua Sunil Sharma besides former PRIs were present on the occasion.
