UP Digital Libraries Reach 57,600 Gram Panchayats, CM Yogi Adityanath Says Rural Students Getting Learning Resources Closer To Home

Lucknow, October 5: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that digital libraries have reached 57,600 Gram Panchayats across Uttar Pradesh, bringing educational resources closer to rural students. This initiative eliminates the distance barrier to education, making knowledge more accessible. Previously, children in villages had to seek books and better resources from cities, which consumed both time and money.

Now, a digital library in Khasaha Mohammadpur of Tejwapur block in Bahraich integrates traditional study materials with modern technology. The library offers computers, printers, high-speed internet, Wi-Fi, a smart TV, and CCTV, along with books for competitive examinations and literature from the National Book Trust.

CM Yogi Adityanath highlighted that this change has made the path to dreams easier for children and youth. They can now study, connect with e-learning, and prepare for competitive examinations without the burden of travel. The reach of e-libraries has expanded significantly, from around 76 locations in 2017 to 57,600 Gram Panchayats today. Additionally, more than 60 lakh youth have been provided smartphones and tablets, and over 32,000 schools have integrated smart classrooms into their learning environment.

The CM also mentioned that more than 15,000 schools have ICT labs, transforming education in Uttar Pradesh. Despite available government funds between 2012-16, 6.22 lakh children lacked textbooks and 97 lakh children did not receive uniforms. The Gram Panchayat Digital Library initiative has built trust among parents, as their children no longer need to travel far for modern educational resources.

The digital library in Khasaha Mohammadpur exemplifies this transformation, bringing knowledge directly to children's doorsteps and changing both the village and learning environment for the better.