BILASPUR: Taking a significant step towards enhancing educational infrastructure, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated Himachal Pradesh’s first digital library in Bilaspur. Equipped with modern facilities and a seating capacity of 40 persons, the digital library is set to become a central hub for students and learners looking for digital resources.
The state-of-the-art library houses around 2,500 books and provides offline access to NCERT and CBSE content for students from Classes 1 to 12. Additionally, resources for college courses, competitive examinations and other educational materials are available to readers, making it a versatile facility for students of various educational levels.
Speaking at the inauguration, Chief Minister Sukhu stressed the importance of making learning accessible to all through digital platforms. “The library provides free access to reading material through touch-screen devices, servers and social media platforms,” he said, adding that the facility is equipped with advanced RFID technology. This smart management system will streamline the library’s operations, ensuring a seamless and efficient user experience. Each reader will be given an ID card, which will be scanned at the time of entry, to enhance convenience and security.
The digital library has a large reading hall, an e-library, computer tablets, appropriate furniture and other necessary facilities to ensure a comfortable and productive environment for the students. The library is also monitored through a CCTV surveillance network, to ensure the safety of its users.
During his visit, Chief Minister Sukhu interacted with students, who appreciated the government’s efforts to integrate digital technology into their academic lives. The students praised the government’s initiative, highlighting how the library’s advanced resources and comfortable facilities have significantly improved their learning experiences. He said the digital library has made study sessions more enjoyable and productive, promoting a culture of reading and academic excellence.
Apart from the digital library, the Chief Minister inaugurated a new building for the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau in Bilaspur. Built at a cost of ₹1.67 crore, the new facility is aimed at strengthening the bureau’s efforts in maintaining transparency and combating corruption in the region.
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