From abandoned govt buildings to open books: How Nagpur’s villages are getting their own libraries
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From abandoned govt buildings to open books: How Nagpur’s villages are getting their own libraries

Indian Express·2h ago·Positive

What Happened

Nagpur Zilla Parishad discovered dozens of abandoned government buildings during a file cleanup drive. The administration converted 100 unused structures including Gram Panchayat offices and school buildings into modern libraries under the DREAM Library project. These facilities provide study spaces for villagers pursuing education and skill development programs.

Key Entities

Nagpur Zilla ParishadDREAM Library projectKirti BhandarkarVinayak MahamuniFetri villageMahurzari village

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