Library Herald Year : 2006, Volume : 44, Issue : 4 First page : ( 321) Last page : ( 327) Print ISSN : 0024-2292. Online ISSN : 0976-2469. Role of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in Promotion of Literacy & Rural Library Development in Madhya Pradesh
Sharma ARVIND K, Assistant Professor Dept of Library and Information Science, M.L.B. Govt College of Excellence, Gwalior-4740l1. E-mail: arvindksharma22rediftmail.com
Abstract The article deals with the role of Sarva Shiksha promotion of literacy & rural library development in Madhya Pradesh. Describes the objectives of SSA and Padna Badna Movement. The prime motive of Padana-Badana Sangh (PBS) movement is to generate and develop reading habits among rural community to make system or policies so that villagers can regularly study in library. States the role and responsibilities of Social Animator in PBS. In the field of library development the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan has done a wonderful job with the help of Padhna Badhna Sangh. Because each Padhna Badhna Sangh runs a library in rural areas of M.P. and now more than 47,000 such rural libraries in the state are established to make the people aware. In the end some suggestions are given.