Tamil Nadu govt launches ‘Friends of Library’ programme
The ‘Friends of Library’ programme: The ‘Friends of Library’ programme, under which books would be directly given to those who are unable to access state-run libraries, was introduced by the Tamil Nadu government. The project will benefit anyone who cannot visit a library, including those with disabilities, seniors, kids, and hospital in-patients. Volunteers will hand over the books to such people from the libraries.
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About the ‘Friends of Library’ programme:
- Such individuals will receive the books from the libraries from volunteers, he continued. The recipients must register with the relevant library.
- The program’s first phase will involve 2,500 libraries, including 31 district libraries. A knowledge-based society was to be promoted as a result of this initiative. State Food Minister R Sakkarapani, district collector Dr S Visakan and others participated.