Archive · 5 Sep 2026
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.
Uttar Pradesh has allocated ₹454 crore for digital libraries at Gram Panchayat and ward levels.
Nearly ₹57 crore is proposed to build 1,000 multipurpose Panchayat buildings.
The government earmarked ₹100 crore for Panchayat Utsav Bhawans and Barat Ghars in rural areas of each Assembly constituency.
Digital libraries will offer e-books, study materials, competitive-exam resources, books, furniture, and IT equipment.
Officials will monitor library operations, maintenance, security, cleanliness, citizen feedback, and accountability.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh Government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
- What
- A rural development plan providing funds for digital libraries, multipurpose Panchayat buildings, and Panchayat Utsav Bhawans or Barat Ghars.
- When
- The allocations are included in the 2026-27 financial-year budget; the report is dated September 5, 2026.
- Where
- Across Uttar Pradesh, at Gram Panchayat and ward levels, including rural areas of each Assembly constituency.
- Why
- To improve rural education, digital literacy, access to study resources, Panchayat facilities, and venues for community activities.
- 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