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Ministry of Culture
PROMOTION OF LIBRARY NETWORK UNDER NML
Posted On:
16 MAR 2026 12:53PM by PIB Delhi
National Mission on Libraries (NML) Scheme has 4 components. The components wise progress is as follows: -
- National Virtual Library of India (NVLI) – The Indian Culture Portal, launched in December 2019, was created to democratize access to knowledge about India’s cultural traditions, history, literature, arts, and heritage by bringing digital resources from museums, libraries, archives, and cultural institutions onto a unified platform. Version 2.0, launched on 05.03.2026, introduces a modern architecture with a React-based frontend and Drupal backend, improving speed, scalability, and reliability. It features the AI-powered chatbot Bharti, integrated with the Government of India’s Bhashini platform to provide assistance in 22 Indian languages. The portal offers advanced multilevel search, operates as a Progressive Web App, and includes 3D walkthroughs, virtual tours, 46 curated cultural categories, and interactive learning activities.
- Setting up of NML Model Libraries – Under the component Setting up of NML Model Libraries, financial assistance has so far been sanctioned to 28 State Central Libraries, 41 District Libraries and 5 Ministry of Culture identified Libraries. The details are as per Annexure-A.
- Quantitative & Qualitative Survey of Libraries – Survey has been completed and the Report has been accepted in this Ministry.
- Capacity Building Programme - Total 54 training programmes have been organized in which 2465 library professionals across the Country have been trained so far.
Library is a State subject as per the Seventh schedule of Constitution of India, and public libraries function under the administrative control of the respective State/Union Territory Authorities. Thus, establishment of library does not come under the purview of NML. However, NML scheme, under Setting up of NML Model Library component, provides financial assistance to 1 State Central Library and 1 District Library in each State /UT, as per the recommendation of the State Authority concerned.
The list of the libraries upgraded under NML (State/UT wise) is attached as Annexure-A.
The details of financial support provided in Rajasthan under NML Model Library is as follows: -
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Library Name
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Sanction year
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Amt. Sanctioned (in. Lakh)
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Amt. Released (in. Lakh)
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Dr. Radhakrishnan Rajya Kendriya Pustakalaya, Jaipur
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2014-15
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183.51
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94.81
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Rajakiya Sarvajanik Mandal Pustakalaya, Kota
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2016-17
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63.46
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63.21
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Library is a State subject as per the Seventh schedule of Constitution of India, and public libraries function under the administrative control of the respective State/Union Territory Authorities.
Annexure-A
Annexure referred to in reply to part (b&c) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.†3837 for reply on 16th March, 2026 regarding “Promotion of Library Network under NML”.
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Sl.
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State
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Name of the Library
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Sanction Year
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Amount sanctioned in lakh
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Total released
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1
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A&N Island
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State Central Library, Port Blair
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2023-24
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223.00
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223.00
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2
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A&N Island
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District Library, Car nicobar
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2023-24
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87.00
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87.00
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3
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Andhra Pradesh
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SCL, Amravati
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2025-26
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223.00
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0
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4
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Andhra Pradesh
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Sri Gowthami Regional Library Rajamahendravaram
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2025-26
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87.00
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0
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5
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Arunachal Pradesh
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State Central Library, Itanagar
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2014-15
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223
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219.71
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6
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Arunachal Pradesh
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District Library, Phasighat
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2014-15
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87.00
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84.90
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7
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Assam
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District Library, Jorhat (1)
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2016-17
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40.00
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39.99
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8
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Assam
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District Library, Guwahati (2)
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2016-17
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70.00
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69.59
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9
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Bihar
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District Central Library, Jamui
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2018-19
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81.41
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62.21
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10
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Bihar
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District Central Library, Hajipur, Vaishali
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2023-24
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87.00
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50.00
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11
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Chandigarh
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T.S. State Central Library
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2023-24
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164.5
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164.5
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12
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Chandigarh
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Divisional Library, South
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2023-24
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82.72
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82.72
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13
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Chhattisgarh
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District Library, Raigarh
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2014-15
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87.00
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78.32
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14
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Daman & Diu
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Central Library, Daman
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2023-24
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223.00
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223.00
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15
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Daman & Diu
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District Library, Diu
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2023-24
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87.00
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87.00
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16
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Goa
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Dr. Francisco Luis Gomes District Library
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2014-15
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87.00
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3.38
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17
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Goa
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Krishnadas Shama State Central Library
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2014-15
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223.00
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21.68
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18
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Gujarat
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State Central Library, Gandhinagar
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2017-18
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104.04
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101.00
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19
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Gujarat
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Government District Library, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
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2022-23
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87.00
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87.00
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20
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Haryana
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State Central Library, Ambala Cantt.
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2021-22
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223.00
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223.00
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21
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Haryana
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District Library, Narnaul
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2021-22
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84.00
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46.20
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22
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Himachal Pradesh
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Government District Library, Bilaspur
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2018-19
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86.87
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74.66
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23
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Himachal Pradesh
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Central State Library, Solan, Himachal Pradesh
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2022-23
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223.00
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223.00
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24
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Jammu & Kashmir
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Gani Memorial U.T Central Library, Srinagar
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2021-22
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223.00
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223.00
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25
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Jammu & Kashmir
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District Library, Samba
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2021-22
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32.50
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32.50
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26
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Jharkhand
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State Central Library, Dhanbad
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2023-24
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223.00
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223.00
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27
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Jharkhand
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District Library, Palamau
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2023-24
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87.00
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87.00
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28
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Karnataka
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State Central Library, Bangalore
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2014-15
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223.00
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200.00
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29
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Karnataka
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District Central Library, Shimoga
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2014-15
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87.00
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79.26
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30
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Kerala
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State Central Library, Thiruvananthapuram
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2015-16
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116.61
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116.61
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Sl.
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State
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Name of the Library
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Sanction Year
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Amount sanctioned in lakh
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Total released
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31
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Kerala
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State Public Library Research Centre
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2021-22
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37.5
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22.55
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32
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Ladakh
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State Public Library, Kargil
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2025-26
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220.00
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0
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33
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Ladakh
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District Library, Leh
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2025-26
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80.00
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0
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34
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Lakshadweep
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State Central Library, Kavaratti
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2023-24
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168.00
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168.00
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35
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Lakshadweep
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District Library, Kadmat
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2023-24
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27.64
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27.64
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36
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Madhya Pradesh
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Govt. District Library, Khandwa
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2016-17
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73.20
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65.59
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37
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Madhya Pradesh
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Govt. Shri Ahilya Central Library, Indore
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2017-18
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87.00
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43.67
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38
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Maharashtra
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District Library, Nandurbar
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2016-17
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21.90
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18.43
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39
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Maharashtra
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Govt. Divisional Library, Aurangabad
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2017-18
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60.55
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57.21
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40
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Manipur
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State Central Library, Imphal
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2022-23
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218.87
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218.87
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41
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Manipur
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District Library, Senapati
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2022-23
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85.53
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85.53
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42
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Meghalaya
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State Central Library, Shillong
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2023-24
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223.00
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223
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43
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Meghalaya
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District Library, Tura
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2023-24
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87.00
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87
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44
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Mizoram
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State Central Library, Aizwal
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2014-15
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141.24
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137.04
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45
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Mizoram
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District Library, Kolasib
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2014-15
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50.00
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50.00
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46
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Nagaland
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State Central Library, Kohima
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2016-17
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177.49
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175.48
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47
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Nagaland
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District Library, Dimapur
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2016-17
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73.81
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69.75
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48
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Odisha
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H.K.M.State Library, Bhubaneswar
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2014-15
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223.00
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133
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49
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Odisha
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District Library, Ganajam
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2014-15
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40.36
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0
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50
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Pondicherry
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Romain Rolland Library, State Central Library
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2016-17
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166.47
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142.37
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51
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Pondicherry
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Dr. S. R. Ranganathan Government Public Library, Karaikal
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2016-17
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76.04
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66.17
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52
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Punjab
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MM Central State Library, Patiala
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2022-23
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223.00
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0
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53
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Punjab
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Gurunanak District Library, Kapurthala
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2022-23
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87.00
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0
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54
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Rajasthan
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Dr. Radhakrishnan Rajya KendriyaPustakalaya, Jaipur
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2014-15
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183.51
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94.81
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55
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Rajasthan
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RajakiyaSarvajanik Mandal Pustakalaya, Kota
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2016-17
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63.46
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63.21
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56
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Sikkim
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Sikkim State Central Library, Gangtok
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2021-22
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217.2
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217.2
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57
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Sikkim
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District Library, Mangan
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2021-22
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86.58
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86.58
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58
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Tamil Nadu
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District Library, Tiruchirapalli
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2016-17
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70.00
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68.16
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59
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Tamil Nadu
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District Library, Vellore
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2016-17
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87.00
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79.27
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60
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Telangana
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District Central Library, Mahabubnagar
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2014-15
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52.00
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50.00
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61
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Telangana
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State Central Library, Hyderabad
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2014-15
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112.25
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103.72
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62
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Tripura
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Birchandra State Central Library
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2014-15
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223.00
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222.93
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63
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Tripura
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Unakoti District Library
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2014-15
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87.00
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86.92
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64
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Uttar Pradesh
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State Central Library, Allahabad
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2014-15
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206.00
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203.75
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Sl.
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State
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Name of the Library
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Sanction Year
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Amount sanctioned in lakh
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Total released
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65
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Uttar Pradesh
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Government District Library, Etawah
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2014-15
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87.00k
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85.93
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66
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Uttarakhand
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Government District Library, Suman Pustakalaya, New Tehri
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2018-19
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86.2
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50.00
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67
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Uttarakhand
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Central State Library, Almora
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2025-26
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188.77
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0
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68
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West Bengal
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West Bengal State Central Library
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2014-15
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222.81
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219.82
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69
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West Bengal
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North Bengal State Library, Coochbehar
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2014-15
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86.98
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79.73
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Total
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8671.01
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6716.56
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Status of Assistance towards Ministry of Culture Libraries
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(Amount in lakhs)
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Sl. No.
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Name of Library
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Total
Sanctioned
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Total Released
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1
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National Library (NL)
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724.2
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142.78
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2
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Central Secretariat Library (CSL)
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277.09
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126.27
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3
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Delhi Public Library (DPL)
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443.89
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274.19
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4
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Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library (KBOPL)
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344.20
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30.26
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5
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Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji’s Sarasvathi Mahal Library (TMSSML)
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715.2
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667.48
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This information was given by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today
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