Central library at Amaravati will reflect AP’s history and culture, says HRD Minister Nara Lokesh

HRD Minister Nara Lokesh envisions Amaravati's Central Library as a symbol of Andhra Pradesh's history and modern educational innovation.

HRD Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday said the State Central Library proposed in Amaravati should stand as a symbol of Andhra Pradesh’s rich history and culture.

Addressing a review meeting with officials of the School Education Department at his Undavalli residence, Mr. Lokesh examined the design model of the State Central Library building proposed in Amaravati and watched a video presentation prepared by experts on the project and offered suggestions.

Mr. Lokesh asked the officials to develop the Central Library into a world-class knowledge hub equipped with modern technological facilities. He said the library should stand as a symbol of the State’s glorious history and heritage.

He said the new facility should include archives and auditorium amenities and ensure access to more than 1.5 million books.

The meeting also discussed measures to improve academic standards and successful conduct of Class X examinations and enhancement of the learning abilities.

After discussing implementation of the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) programme in government schools, the use of clicker videos and the 100-day action plan for Class X students, the Minister enquired about the number of parents who had downloaded the LEAP (Learning Enhancement and Academic Progress) app, introduced in government schools to monitor student attendance and academic performance. He directed officials to take steps to create greater awareness among parents about the app.