India, June 22 -- PUNE In a move towards strengthening the state's knowledge infrastructure, the state government on June 19, announced the formation of a committee that will review the condition, functioning, and modernisation needs of public libraries across the state. The step is part of the process to frame a comprehensive "Maharashtra State Public Library Policy."

The "library policy committee" will examine government-recognised public libraries and state-run libraries with the aim of recommending long-term policy measures.

The review will focus on assessing the current infrastructure, identifying technological gaps, and evaluating service delivery, especially in rural and semi-urban areas where libraries often serve as primary acc...