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UP Digital Libraries Expand From 76 to 57600 Villages, Says CM Yogi
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News18•05-10-2026, 19:29
UP Digital Libraries Expand From 76 to 57600 Villages, Says CM Yogi
- •Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that digital libraries have expanded from just 76 locations before 2017 to 57600 gram panchayats across the state.
- •The initiative bridges the gap between rural areas and cities by providing computers, high-speed internet, smart TVs, and competitive exam books under one roof.
- •Around 60 lakh youth have received smartphones and tablets, while over 32000 schools now feature smart classrooms and more than 15000 schools have ICT labs.
- •Gram Panchayat Secretariats are transforming into modern hubs of knowledge and technology, eliminating the need for rural students to travel to cities for resources.
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Digital libraries have expanded to 57,600 Gram Panchayats across Uttar Pradesh, a significant increase from just 76 state and district-level locations before 2017.
The digital libraries are equipped with computers, printers, high-speed internet, Wi-Fi, smart TVs, and CCTV surveillance, combining traditional books with digital content like National Book Trust literature and e-learning resources.
Around 60 lakh youth have been provided with smartphones and tablets, over 32,000 schools feature smart classrooms, and more than 15,000 schools are equipped with ICT labs.
