The Lucknow Municipal Corporation is set to build a three-storey digital library in Jankipuram at a cost of around ₹ 12 crore with an aim to provide a dedicated public study facility to students preparing for competitive examinations.
It will also house a cafeteria and parking facilities for around 50 vehicles. The civic body will construct the facility on nearly one acre of land using its infrastructure development fund. The project’s location is expected to make it particularly useful for students studying at Lucknow University’s New Campus, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) and Engineering College. Students preparing for competitive examinations will be able to access digital resources and use the proposed facility as a dedicated study space. The seminar hall will also provide space for academic discussions, educational programmes and other community activities. The separate facilities for children and senior citizens indicate that the civic body intends to develop the library as a public learning and community centre rather than restrict it to students alone.
The project aims to provide students with access to digital learning resources and a dedicated study environment close to major educational institutions, according to officials. The building will have dedicated reading zones for children, a seminar hall for educational and intellectual activities and a separate hall for senior citizens, according to project details shared by the LMC.
