Pune ZP launches initiative to convert community halls into libraries
Hindustan TimesIn a bid to improve educational access, inculcate reading habits, and foster a culture of learning, the Pune Zilla Parishad has launched an ambitious initiative to convert community halls, traditionally known as Samaj Mandirs, into libraries. Building on this momentum, the Pune ZP now plans to convert 450 more Samaj Mandirs this year, expanding the district’s educational infrastructure and providing easily accessible learning resources to both urban and rural communities. Creating spaces for education and skill-building Gajanan Patil, chief executive officer of the Pune ZP, said, “The community halls in villages were originally intended as centres for social and progressive activities but over time, they remained underutilised. As the Pune ZP expands this initiative, the transformation of community halls into libraries is poised to make a lasting impact on the district’s educational landscape.
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