Arunachal Pradesh plans to introduce Book Cafes, digital libraries and upgrade library infrastructure across the state to create modern learning spaces. Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona said the initiative aims to strengthen the library network, promote reading habits and transform libraries into digital knowledge hubs.

Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh government is planning to introduce Book Cafes, develop digital libraries and upgrade library infrastructure across the state to create modern learning spaces and promote a stronger reading culture among students and youth, Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona said on Monday.

Government plans library reforms

Chairing a review meeting of the libraries department here, Sona said the government is committed to strengthening the state's library ecosystem and making libraries more relevant to the needs of present-day learners. The minister said the meeting focused on introducing the Book Cafe concept to encourage reading habits while transforming libraries into modern learning centres equipped with digital resources and collaborative spaces.

"We want our libraries to become more relevant to the needs of today's learners," Sona said in a social media post after the meeting. He added that libraries should evolve beyond conventional reading spaces into centres that support innovation, creativity and lifelong learning.