In which city of Himachal Pradesh was the state's first digital library inaugurated on 29th Oct 2024?

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Correct Answer : Bilaspur

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday (29th Oct 2024) inaugurated Himachal Pradesh’s first digital library in Bilaspur.

He also inaugurated a new building for the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, constructed at a cost of Rs 1.67 crore, in the district.

“The library offers free access to reading materials via touch screen devices. The facility is equipped with the latest technology, enabling a smart management system that benefits users by streamlining library functions,” Sukhu said in a statement.

To enhance the user experience, each reader will be issued an identity card, which must be scanned to enter the library, which houses approximately 2,500 books, including offline access to NCERT and CBSE textbooks from classes 1 to 12, according to the statement.

In addition, resources for college courses, competitive exams and various educational books will be available to readers, CM Sukhu added..

Source : The Print

Published On : October 30, 2024

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