J&K: BDO inaugurates Library-Cum-Counselling Centre to boost student learning in rural North Kashmir

Aug 19, 2025

Description: Kupwara (J&K), August 19, 2025 (ANI): In an encouraging development for the local community, the Block Development Office (BDO) has established a library-cum-counseling centre at Tarathpora block aimed at providing students with a dedicated learning space in Kupwara district of North Kashmir. The new facility has already attracted around 60 students who are utilizing the library to prepare for various competitive and academic examinations. Students from many remote areas have welcomed the initiative, expressing gratitude for the administration’s efforts to enhance educational opportunities in this region. They highlighted that the library offers a quiet and resourceful environment essential for focused study. Officials from the BDO office stated that the library counseling centre is part of ongoing efforts to promote education and empower youth in rural areas. They reiterated their commitment to creating more such opportunities to support students’ academic and professional aspirations. The centre is also expected to host periodic career counseling sessions, motivational talks, and awareness programs to guide students in choosing the right academic and career paths. The BDO assured that efforts will continue to upgrade the library with more books, digital resources, and modern facilities in the coming months.