Question : SETTING UP OF LIBRARIES

(a) whether the Union Government are contemplating to set up libraries in the rural areas of the country;

(b) if so, whether any committee has been set up in this regard;

(c) if so, the details in this regard;

(d) the percentage of libraries set up in rural areas of the whole country;

(e) the target set by the Government in this regard; and

(f) the State-wise number of libraries proposed to be set up in the country, particularly in Rajasthan?

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI ANANTH KUMAR)

(a) No , Sir.

(b) No, Sir.

(c) Does not arise.

(d) There is no scheme to set up libraries in rural areas under the Department of Culture.

(e) Does not arise.

(f) Does not arise.