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After the independence of India, the National Library came into being in place of Imperial Library by the “Imperial Library (Change of Name) Act” in 1948. It was accorded a special status of an institution of national importance in the Article 62 in the Seventh Schedule of the Union list of the Constitution of India and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the then Union Minister of Education opened the Library to Public on 1st February 1953.

Saturday, June 19, 2021

 NATIONAL LIBRARY CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY 2021

 

National Library will celebrate virtually International Yoga Day 2021. Guruji Dr.H.R.Nagendra, Hon'ble Chancellor,SVYASU, Bengaluru will be the Chief Guest. Yoga Session will be conducted by Ramakrishna Mission. Introductory remarks by Prof.Ajay Pratap Singh, DG, National Library.
Topic: International Day of Yoga at National Library, India
Time: Jun 21, 2021 05:00 PM Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi
Meeting ID: 851 5136 9334
Passcode: 712541

 


Thursday, June 10, 2021

 NATIONAL LIBRARY CELEBRATES WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2021 

National Library observed World Environment Day 2021 on June 5, 2021 virtually through Video Conferencing Mode.In this august program, Shri Babul Supriyo Ji, Hon'ble Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India was present as the "Chief Guest". Shri Babul Supriyo ji enlightened the audience with his valuable message to Reimagine, Recreate and Restore environment. He highlighted the Govt.of India initiatives in protecting mother Earth and wildlife through its various initiatives. He informed that India is one of the few countries in the World which has successfully increased its forest cover. 

Prof.Ajay Pratap Singh , Director General, National Library had delivered the welcome speech and Shri Jageswar Das, ALIO had proposed a Vote of Thanks. The program was compered by Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav, Senior Hindi Translator. The program was attended by more than 100 participants including Officers, Staffs, Readers and other Guests.




Thursday, May 20, 2021

NATIONAL LIBRARY CELEBRATES ANTI TERRORISM DAY 2021

 

 NATIONAL LIBRARY CELEBRATES ANTI TERRORISM DAY 2021



To wean away youth from terrorism & the cult of violence by highlighting the sufferings of common people & showing as to how it is prejudicial to the national interest, National Library is observing Anti-Terrorism Day on 21.05.21 at 11:30AM. Shri Irshad Wali, IPS,DIG (Urban),Bhopal Police, Government of Madhya Pradesh will be the Guest Speaker. Introductory Speech and Pledge by Prof. Ajay Pratap Singh, Director General, National Library

Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/qwk-zsan-obw on 21st May,2021 during 11.30 am.

Recording Link : Anti Terrorism Day 2021





Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Glimpses of PM Narendra Modi 's visit to the National Library, Kolkata. Live Coverage of the event by Prasar Bharati

 

Glimpses of PM Narendra Modi 's visit to the National Library, Kolkata. Live Coverage of the event by Prasar Bharati
 
 


 


Press Coverage : 125th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chnadra Bose at National Library

 

Parakram Diwas: कोलकाता में नेशनल लाइब्रेरी में नेताजी की जयंती पर अंतरराष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन को संबोधित करेंगे पीएम मोदी

https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/west-bengal/calcutta/parakram-diwas-pm-modi-to-address-international-seminar-at-national-library-in-kolkata-on-125th-birthday-of-netaji-subhash-chandra-bose-mtj  

 

4,000 मीटर के कैनवास पर नेताजी की जीवनी, नेशनल लाइब्रेरी में सुभाष चंद्र बोस की 125वीं जयंती समारोह की तैयारी जोरों पर

https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/west-bengal/calcutta/life-of-netaji-on-4000-meter-long-canvas-preparation-at-full-swing-for-celebration-of-125th-birthday-of-netaji-subhash-chandra-bose-at-national-library-kolkata-mtj






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