Delhi village gets special library for women preparing for competitive exams

In a first-of-its-kind project, the Delhi government has constructed a special library for women in the Karala village of North West Delhi. The special women-only community library has been set up as a part of a women empowerment project under the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' program launched by the Central Government. The dedicated library will encourage aspiring women and help those who have begun preparations for competitive exams like engineering, UPSC, medical and many more.

The mission was undertaken by the SDM of Kanjhawala, Saumya Sharma, to prioritise young girls who wanted to achieve success in their lives and wanted to become something. She also hopes that access to a library and information would help girls with the potential to step out of their homes for a brighter future and to become independent. 

The books in the library were suggested by Vision IAS, which is a centre in Delhi that coaches Indian Administrative Services (IAS) aspirants. The North West Delhi administration has also decided to arrange for guidance and counselling centres in proximity to the women's villages.

As per reports, the request to set up the library was proposed by villagers in Karala, especially the men, SDM Sharma said. The beautiful interiors of the library have been constructed by Vrikshit Foundation. The organisation did a spectacular job in adding decorative pieces that promoted education, learning and personal development. It also added murals and paintings that depicted the power of knowledge. The library will aid people to accomplish their goals and be better prepared. 

More such initiatives in the future

The exclusive library is one-of-a-kind under the initiative taken by the district administration. This initiative was the need of the hour.  It will provide space and safety to the women who are ambitious and keen to work hard. The authorities have aimed to construct more such community libraries in villages depending on the feedback by the villagers, SDM told the reporters. The library was chosen to be inaugurated on the eve of Teacher's Day in the presence of the District Magistrate Chestha Yadav, the SDM Saumya Sharma and IAS Vishakha Yadav.

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