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Amit Shah visited INFLIBNET in Gandhinagar to assess tech-driven library upgrades and launched a book-lovers’ app. He emphasized libraries as hubs for education and culture. Earlier, he participated in Rath Yatra rituals at Ahmedabad’s Jagannath Temple, calling it a divine experience. Shah also highlighted the festival’s cultural and spiritual significance in his social media posts.

Key Points: Amit Shah Visits INFLIBNET Gandhinagar Reviews Library Development

  • Amit Shah reviews INFLIBNET’s digital library advancements
  • Launches ‘Sastu Sahitya’ mobile app for book lovers
  • Plants sapling at the premises
  • Shares divine Rath Yatra experience at Jagannath Temple
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Gandhinagar: Amit Shah visits Library Network Centre, holds review meeting for development of libraries

Amit Shah reviews INFLIBNET’s tech-driven library initiatives in Gandhinagar, launches book app, and shares Rath Yatra spiritual reflections.

"The library is a primary centre for learning about education, culture, and history. – Amit Shah"

Gandhinagar, June 27

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday visited Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET), Gandhinagar and conducted a review meeting for the development of libraries and called the library a primary centre for learning about education, culture, and history.

In a post on X, Amit Shah said, The library is a primary centre for learning about education, culture, and history."

"Today, I visited the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) centre located in my Lok Sabha constituency, Gandhinagar, and reviewed the development of libraries. Through INFLIBNET, libraries are being continuously developed by integrating them with cutting-edge technologies, enabling them to also serve as support centres for curious children in the field of R&D. Additionally, the mobile app of 'Sastu Sahitya Vardhak Karyalaya' was launched. This app will prove to be very useful for book lovers in obtaining their favourite books," he added.

Amit Shah also planted a sapling at the premises.

Eralier, Amit Shah offered prayers at the over 400-year-old Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad on the occasion of Rath Yatra. He offered the "mangala aarti" at 4 am and shared a heartfelt post on his official "X" account, reflecting on his divine experience.

"On the sacred occasion of Rath Yatra, participating in the Mangla Aarti at Shri Jagannath Temple, Ahmedabad, is in itself a divine and extraordinary experience. Today, I joined the Mangla Aarti of Mahaprabhu and offered my prayers. May Mahaprabhu continue to bestow His blessings on all", Amit Shah's 'X' post read.

Earlier, Shah extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of the sacred Jagannath Rath Yatra, describing the festival as a "unique confluence of faith and devotion".

"Hail Jagannath! Heartfelt greetings to all on the sacred festival of Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra. The Rath Yatra of Shri Jagannath Ji is a unique confluence of faith and devotion, which teaches us that moving forward while cherishing devotion, culture, and heritage is at the core of our being. I pray to Mahaprabhu Jagannath, Veer Balabhadra, and Mata Subhadra for the welfare and progress of all," Shah posted on X.

The Union Minister Shah highlighted the significance of the Rath Yatra, stating that it embodies the essence of moving forward while cherishing devotion, culture, and heritage.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the focus on libraries, I wish our leaders would also allocate more funds to improve school infrastructure in rural areas. Education begins at the grassroots level!
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Arjun K
Saw the pictures from Rath Yatra - what a beautiful blend of spirituality and politics. Our culture is our strength. Jai Jagannath! 🚩 The library development is also commendable work.
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Kavya N
As a librarian myself, I'm thrilled to see this focus on modernizing our libraries. The INFLIBNET integration with new technologies will help students tremendously. Hope this reaches all states soon!
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Vikram M
Good to see leaders planting trees along with policy decisions. Small acts like these set examples for citizens. The library app sounds promising - will download it today itself!
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Sarah B
Interesting to see how Indian politicians balance modern development with ancient traditions. The Rath Yatra devotion and tech-forward library approach show this unique cultural synthesis.

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