Bhubaneswar, July 5 -- The Odisha Society of America (OSA) has called for the revival of Odisha's public library movement and the creation of a modern, integrated library network across the state, saying stronger public institutions are essential for promoting reading culture, improving access to knowledge and supporting long-term socio-economic development.
The organisation hosted a virtual seminar on "Public Library Development in Odisha" from Minneapolis, USA, on Sunday, bringing together eminent Odias from India and abroad to deliberate on strengthening the state's public library infrastructure.
Addressing the seminar, Ajaya K. Mohanty, Chair of the OSA Public Library Initiative (OPLI), said the organisation is working to establish a ...