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Uttar Pradesh Funds Rural Digital Libraries, Panchayat Facilities

The Uttar Pradesh Government plans to add more digital libraries and community buildings in villages.

It has set aside ₹454 crore for digital libraries.

These libraries will provide books, e-books, computers, and study materials.

They are meant to help children and young people learn and prepare for competitive exams.

Another ₹57 crore is proposed for 1,000 multipurpose Panchayat buildings.

The government has also earmarked ₹100 crore for Panchayat Utsav Bhawans and Barat Ghars.

These buildings can be used for weddings, celebrations, and other village events.

Officials will check that the facilities remain clean, safe, useful, and properly managed.

Key facts

Digital library allocation: ₹454 crore in the 2026-27 budget
Multipurpose Panchayat buildings: Nearly ₹57 crore proposed for 1,000 buildings
Utsav Bhawans and Barat Ghars: ₹100 crore earmarked for rural areas of each Assembly constituency
Library resources: Books, e-books, digital study materials, competitive-exam resources, IT equipment, and furniture
Library management: The plan includes an SOP covering maintenance and operation
Community uses: Panchayat Utsav Bhawans may host marriages, social functions, and auspicious events
Monitoring priorities: Security, cleanliness, resource management, inspections, reporting, citizen feedback, and accountability

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