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DM Anshul Kumar Transforms Ruin into Modern Library, Empowering Underprivileged Students
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News18•29-09-2026, 11:07
DM Anshul Kumar Transforms Ruin into Modern Library, Empowering Underprivileged Students
- •A dilapidated District School building has been transformed into a modern library through the initiative of District Magistrate Anshul Kumar.
- •The library offers free or low-cost access to competitive exam preparation for underprivileged students, giving wings to their dreams.
- •It accommodates 150 students at a time, providing essential books, Wi-Fi, and a peaceful study environment.
- •Students like Sawan Soren, a night guard, have found hope and relief from expensive private library fees through this initiative.
- •DM Anshul Kumar announced plans to transform 1000 Anganwadi centers and other government buildings, making Purnia a model for Bihar.
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The dilapidated building of the District School was transformed into a modern library by the district administration under the Seva Sankalp Kayakalp Abhiyan (Service Resolution Transformation Campaign) at the initiative of District Magistrate Anshul Kumar.
The library has seating arrangements for 150 students at a time and provides essential competitive exam books, Wi-Fi, a librarian, and separate toilets for boys and girls.
DM Anshul Kumar stated that the administration plans to transform about 1000 Anganwadi centers and other dilapidated government buildings in the district in a similar manner so they can serve the public.
