Union Health Minister Shri Nadda Interacts with Youth at Nalanda Library in Raipur

Raipur, 26 September 2024 – During his visit to Raipur Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda arrived at Nalanda Campus on Thursday evening, accompanied by Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai and Finance Minister Shri OP Choudhary. He engaged with youth preparing for various competitive examinations at the library.

Shri Nadda praised the state-of-the-art study facilities, seating arrangements and positive atmosphere in Nalanda Library, highlighting its support for UPSC, CGPSC and other recruitment exam preparations. He also commended Chief Minister Shri Sai and Finance Minister Shri Choudhary for establishing Nalanda Campus in Raipur.

While observing the RFID book issuing process, Shri Nadda interacted with the youth, inquiring about their exam preparations. Students, who successfully secured positions after studying at Nalanda Library shared their experiences, noting that the library operates 24 hours a day, providing a conducive study environment and internet access.

Wishing the youth a bright future, Union Minister Shri Nadda remarked that Nalanda Library would be instrumental in shaping their careers. He applauded Chief Minister Shri Sai’s efforts to promote IT and create new employment opportunities for the youth in Chhattisgarh. He described the establishment of fully equipped libraries modeled after Nalanda Campus in 22 cities across the state as a commendable initiative that will assist students in their competitive exam preparations.

Finance Minister Shri OP Choudhary provided details about Nalanda Library, stating that it can accommodate up to 1,000 students for group study. The library features a 200 Mbps internet connection and books are provided based on student demand, with arrangements for RFID book issuance.

Present at the event were MLA Shri Kiran Deo, Collector Dr Gaurav Singh, SSP Shri Santosh Singh, Municipal Corporation Commissioner Shri Abinash Mishra, District Panchayat CEO Shri Vishwadeep, and other officials.