Madras high court has said that the state government should take more systematic and concrete efforts to restore the lost glory of reading by providing a well-stocked library in all schools in the state.

Madurai: Madras high court has said that the state government should take more systematic and concrete efforts to restore the lost glory of reading by providing a well-stocked library in all schools in the state.
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Justice M Dhandapani observed that time should be provided for students to access the library under the guidance of efficient librarians so that they enrich their knowledge and also develop reading habits while at school.
The court passed the order while dismissing a batch of petitions challenging the amendments made to Tamil Nadu Public Libraries Act and Tamil Nadu Public Libraries Rules.
The judge noted that there used to be a period earmarked for library every week in schools at least a decade ago, and its purpose was to promote reading habit among students.
Students of those days would throng the library during this period for reading novels and books from other genres.
However, the judge rued that during the course of time the library period was deemed a waste of time and most schools have instead provided only curricular periods.
Hence, “reading habits among the students stand totally wiped out,” he said.
Students these days tend to lean more towards digital devices for all their needs unmindful of the repercussions.
“If the budding children are not inculcated with the habits of reading books today, not only the glory of reading good books would stand wiped out, but the next generation would be totally alien to the idea of reading books,” observed the judge.
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Observing that a good library could develop a good citizen and a good environment, the judge said that the court hopes that the suggestions given would be taken in letter and spirit by the respondents.
This would not only give an impetus to the library movement, but will also restore the concept of library.
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