India, Feb. 11 -- In an effort to revive the reading culture, a Karnataka IAS officer has set up free libraries at bus stops, making books easily accessible to the public. At a time when digital screens dominate daily life, this initiative encourages people to rediscover the joy of reading.

What started as a small initiative has now grown into a network of 17 open-access libraries across bus stops in the state, according to South First. These 'Pustaka Goodus' (Book Nests) are stocked with books covering a range of subjects-fiction, general knowledge, science, arts, and even academic resources for students preparing for competitive exams, the report added.

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