Discuss the role of various organisations and individuals involved in the promotion and
development of public libraries in India.
Library, Kolkata
The Library of India is located at Belvedere, Kolkata, West Bengal state and it has history of nearly two centuries. It was originally established in 1836 as Calcutta Public Library and was running on a proprietary basis. The Governor General, Lord Metcalf transferred 4,675 volumes from the library of the College of Fort William to the Calcutta Public Library. In addition to these books, the donation of books from individuals formed the nucleus of the library.
Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library, Patna
The Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library, Patna had its origin in the personal collection of a bibliophile, aulvi Khuda Bakhsh who donated his entire collection of 4000 Oriental manuscripts to the nation by a deed of trust. It was open for the public in October 1891 by Sir Charles Elliot, Governor of Bengal. Acknowledging the immense historical and intellectual value of its rich and valued collection, the Govt. of India declared the Library as Institution of National Importance by an act of Parliament, Kudha Bakhsk Oriental Public Library Act, 1969. The Library is now fully funded by the Ministry of Culture (Govt. of India). This autonomous
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