Minister Urges Households to Function as Libraries to Strengthen Education in Telangana

Hyderabad — State Minister Jupally Krishna Rao has urged residents across Telangana to establish personal libraries within their homes as a means to cultivate reading habits and enhance the quality of education in the region.

The Minister made this appeal while inaugurating a new wing of the district library in Wanaparthy on Thursday. The ceremony brought together Wanaparthy MLA Tudi Megha Reddy, State Sports Authority Chairman Shivasena Reddy, and District Collector Adarsh Surabhi.

The inauguration was held as part of Education Week celebrations conducted under the Praja Palana–Pragathi Pranalika 99-day programme.

Books and Infrastructure Expansion

Speaking at the event, Jupally Krishna Rao announced that the Cultural Affairs Department would make book collections worth Rs. 10 lakh available at every Assembly constituency headquarters. He further committed Rs. 1 crore towards enhancing the Wanaparthy library facilities, responding to a request made by the local MLA.

The Minister also outlined plans to establish reading facilities in PPC centres throughout constituencies, with each location receiving Rs. 10 lakh in funding. Additionally, he announced Rs. 10 crore for developing tourism centres within Wanaparthy constituency.

Improving Educational Standards

While acknowledging improvements in literacy rates across recent years, Jupally Krishna Rao stressed that educational quality requires continued attention. Libraries, he emphasized, would serve as crucial institutions for skill development and raising academic standards among students and young people.

MLA Tudi Megha Reddy described the opening of the first-floor library extension during Education Week as a significant achievement for the district. The newly constructed building houses toilets, book collections, equipment, and digital library services. Megha Reddy encouraged students and those preparing for competitive examinations to utilise these resources.

Promoting Reading Culture

Shivasena Reddy, Chairman of the State Sports Authority, underscored that education represents an invaluable asset that cannot be taken away. He called upon the community to embrace reading as a regular practice.

District Collector Adarsh Surabhi noted that the library infrastructure was developed within a short timeframe using TFID funds. The programme drew participation from various public representatives, administrative officials, councillors, and library management personnel.