India, Jan. 7 -- Four Greater Noida villages are set to have e-libraries as part of an initiative to bring unused or defunct panchayat buildings back into public use, and create structured spaces that encourage reading and digital learning among rural youth, a senior official said on Tuesday, adding that the construction and renovation work is expected to complete in next six months.

The project is part of a broader plan to establish 13 e-libraries across villages in Sector 8, with work beginning in four villages.

According to officials, several panchayat buildings in villages under the notified area have fallen into disrepair over the years due to lack of regular maintenance. In some villages, residents had already been running informa...