G.O. (Ms) No.120, Revival of Rural Libraries under Anaithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam, 2022-2023
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS.1) Department, issued G.O. (Ms) No.120 dated 3 November 2022, granting administrative sanction and releasing Rs.84.27 crore to revive 3,808 rural libraries under Anaithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam during 2022-2023. It also prescribes implementation guidelines covering building repairs, ramps, toilets, furniture, books and monitoring of the works.
What the government order does
G.O. (Ms) No.120 of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS.1) Department, dated 3 November 2022, funds the second phase of a programme to restore rural libraries located within Village Panchayats. The programme aims to bring dormant and dilapidated libraries back into use and improve access for senior citizens and differently abled people.
The guidelines state that 12,618 rural libraries were established from 2006-07 to 2010-2011 under Anaithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam. The revival programme covers 12,525 libraries from 2021-22 to 2023-24. Of these, 4,116 libraries were taken up in 2021-22, 3,808 are covered in 2022-23, and the remaining libraries are planned for 2023-24.
Funding approved for 2022-2023
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS.1) Department approved and released Rs.84.27 crore for 3,808 libraries. The allocation consists of:
- Rs.55.71 crore for repairing 3,808 library buildings.
- Rs.9.52 crore for furniture, calculated at Rs.25,000 per library.
- Rs.19.04 crore for new books, calculated at Rs.50,000 per library.
The Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorised to draw the sanctioned amount, distribute it to the districts and report implementation progress to the Government.
Work covered by the guidelines
The Guidelines for Revival of Anaithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam Rural Libraries during 2022-23 provide for:
- Repair and renovation of library buildings.
- Ramps for differently abled users.
- New toilet facilities where no toilet exists.
- Replacement of damaged furniture.
- New or additional books.
- Repairs to reinforced cement concrete roofs, including weathering or leak proofing work.
- Rainwater harvesting facilities where they are absent or damaged.
- Mandatory photographs before, during and after every work.
A toilet for the librarian within the library building may be funded under Anaithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam. Where additional toilets are needed for nearby public places such as bus stands, banks or Public Distribution Shops, the guidelines direct that Swachh Bharat Mission funds should be used.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
G.O. (Ms) No.120 concerns funding and works for rural public libraries. It contains no provisions governing private land ownership, property transfers, registration, land classification or development rights.
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Common questions
Does G.O. (Ms) No.120 affect my private property or land title?
The document deals with the revival of rural libraries within Village Panchayats. It contains no provisions about private land ownership, property transfers or land titles.
How many rural libraries are covered during 2022-2023?
The programme covers 3,808 rural libraries during 2022-2023.
What improvements can be made to a library under the programme?
The guidelines cover building repairs, ramps, toilets, replacement furniture, new or additional books, roof repairs and rainwater harvesting facilities where needed.
How will the library renovation work be monitored?
Photographs must be taken before, during and after all works. The Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj must also send implementation progress reports to the Government.
