Navi Mumbai: In response to the increasing demand from students and competitive exam aspirants, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has announced plans to establish new library and study centres across the city. The civic body aims to reduce overcrowding at existing libraries and ensure better access to quiet and resourceful study spaces for local youth.
Over 2,000 Students Already Rely on 31 Existing Study Centres
According to civic officials, new libraries are being planned in Sector 2, Nerul Gaon, and Turbhe stores, among other locations. These additions are expected to complement the existing 31 study centres, which currently serve 2,296 students and aspirants on a regular basis.
The decision comes after a significant increase in the usage of libraries such as Goregaon Library in Belapur, which alone caters to 1,005 students, and centres in Nerul Sector 19A, Vashi, and Airoli, all of which have reported heavy footfall from candidates preparing for state and central government examinations.
New NMMC libraries to offer quiet, affordable study spaces for aspirants in Navi Mumbai | File Photo
New Facilities to Benefit Underprivileged Students Preparing for Government Exams
NMMC officials emphasized that the new libraries will offer a peaceful and well-equipped environment to aid the rigorous preparation required for competitive exams. The initiative will particularly benefit students from economically weaker sections who rely on public facilities for their studies.
Students Welcome the Initiative as Academic Support System
The move has been widely welcomed by the student community " the expansion is a positive step towards supporting Navi Mumbai’s youth in their academic and professional ambitions," said Sindhu Rathod , student preparing for civil services.
New Library at Vishnudas Bhave Auditorium
A full fledged library has been set up at the Vishnudas Bhave auditorium. The library is equipped with literary books across all languages. Interested can take membership.
