Question : NATIONAL LIBRARIES



(a) the number of national libraries in the country, State-wise;

(b) whether the Union Government proposes to set up any national library in the country including in Bihar;

(c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise and if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Union Government has also received any proposals from other States in regard to setting up of a national library in their States;

(e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Union Government thereon;

(f) the reasons for their pendency; and

(g) the time by which these proposals are likely to be cleared?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR PLANNING AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)

(a) National Library, located in Kolkata, is the only National Library under the Ministry of Culture.

(b) No Sir.

(c) Does not arise.

(d) No Sir.

(e) to (g) Does not arise.