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The Odisha Society of the Americas(OSA) had taken the initiative to establish a rural model public library in Rajiv Gandhi Seva Kendra located near Kulida Gram Panchayat(GP), Basta Block, Balasore. The library’s Internet Room is equipped with 6 computers and a printer to provide free highspeed broadband internet service to the local community. The Community Center(Seminar Room) is equipped with a projector to conduct meetings, seminars, and workshops. The library has a Reading Room to promote the reading culture.
The library has been renovated with addition of a second floor and a rural park as per Panchayat Raj department’s circular to all BDOs in the state under MGNREGA scheme in 2018.
Internet Room
Reading Room
Library Hall