Barnala, July 20 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday dedicated eight public libraries, constructed at a cost of Rs.2.80 crore, to people here.

During his address, the chief minister each of the eight libraries at Shehna, Dhaula, Talwandi, Majhuke, Kutba, Deewana, Wajidke Kalan and Thulliwal villages had been built at a cost of Rs.35 lakh, with facilities like computers, internet access, quality literature and books to help students prepare for competitive exams.

Mann said he firmly believed these libraries will play a vital role in raising the intellectual level of students and helping them achieve their cherished goals. He said these libraries had world-class books on contemporary literature and curriculum books, providin...