Libraries

A delightful paradise for book lovers and containing a hoard of information, libraries have always played an important role in students' life.

The National Library of India is the largest library in the country. It is an institution of national importance under the 'Department of Culture, Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Government of India'. The library is designated to collect, disseminate and preserve the printed materials produced in the country. The library is situated on a scenic 30 acres Belvedere Estate, in Kolkata, formerly Calcutta City.

Few other libraries of national importance in the Country are:

• National Library of India (External website that opens in a new window)
• Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts Library (External website that opens in a new window)
• Khuda Baksh Library, Patna (External website that opens in a new window)
• Rampur Raza Library (External website that opens in a new window)
• National Archives of India library (External website that opens in a new window)
• British Council Library (External website that opens in a new window)
• Central Reference Library (External website that opens in a new window)
• Connemara Public Library (External website that opens in a new window)
• Saraswati Mahal Library (External website that opens in a new window)
• Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (External website that opens in a new window)

Source: National Portal Content Management Team, Reviewed on: 15-07-2010