Arrange the following public library developments in India in chronological order.

A. Report submission of the National Policy on Library and Information System (NAPLIS)

B. Launch of the National Mission on Libraries (NML)

C. Enactment of the Public Libraries Act in Tamil Nadu

D. Establishment of the Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF)

E. Formation of the Delhi Public Library under UNESCO assistance.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

The Correct answer is C, E, D, A, B.

Key Points

• Tamil Nadu Public Libraries Act (1948)
  • Year: 1948
  • Details: Tamil Nadu became the first state in India to enact a Public Libraries Act, establishing a structured library system.
  • Significance: It set a precedent for other states to follow.

• Delhi Public Library (1951)
  • Year: 1951
  • Details: The Delhi Public Library was established with UNESCO and Government of India support.
  • Significance: One of the first major public library projects in post-independence India, promoting literacy and education.
• Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF) (1972)
  • Year: 1972
  • Details: Established by the Government of India to support public library services across the country.
  • Significance: Provides financial support and guidance to state and rural libraries.
• National Policy on Library and Information System (NAPLIS) Report (1986)
  • Year: 1986
  • Details: Submitted by a government-appointed Working Group to create a comprehensive framework for library services.Significance: Aimed at the development of library and
  • information services in India.
• National Mission on Libraries (NML) (2014)
  • Year: 2014
  • Details: Launched by the Ministry of Culture to modernize and enhance public library services.
  • Significance: Focuses on digitization, infrastructure, and capacity building in public libraries.