The city has 86 libraries and most of them lie in a state of neglect.
Readers, particularly students from weaker sections also faced difficulties as many books were outdated.
Hyderabad: Twenty libraries in the city have been given Rs 1crore towards renovation from the district collector's special fund. The city has 86 libraries and most of them lie in a state of neglect.
Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav held a meeting with city librarians on Monday where they brought to his notice the plight of libraries, saying they lacked facilities. Readers, particularly students from weaker sections also faced difficulties as many books were outdated.
The minister promised to provide funds to all libraries in a phased manner every month.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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