Unlocking Knowledge for Children and Youth in Rural India
While privileged children have libraries, e-learning platforms, and tablets at their fingertips, most rural students have never entered a real library. Their access to books, reading spaces, or online information is nearly nonexistent.
That’s why Nirmala Foundation is launching a Free Digital Library—a clean, quiet, and inspiring space for students, job seekers, and young learners to read, study, access digital content, and grow intellectually.
This small investment creates a lifetime of learning opportunities.
Project Goal
To create a fully functional community digital library with space for 20 students, providing free access to books, WiFi, educational content, and peaceful reading environment.
Why This Project is Needed
- Rural and poor children have no books at home, let alone internet-based learning
- Girls often drop out early due to lack of support or exposure to learning tools
- Job seekers and college students can’t afford data or quiet spaces to prepare
- Public libraries are rare or neglected in most Tier 3 towns and villages
This library will provide:
✔ A safe, well-lit, and quiet reading & digital learning zone
✔ Internet access for school/college assignments and job prep
✔ Books, newspapers, and educational material for all ages
✔ A platform for youth-led reading clubs and educational events
Free Digital Community Library
What We Will Provide
- Peaceful, well-ventilated reading room with furniture and digital setup
- Reliable internet access and electricity supply
- Library coordinator or helper to maintain discipline and guide students
- A growing collection of academic books, storybooks, magazines, and newspapers
- Career counseling sessions, soft skills workshops, and motivational talks
Estimated Budget Breakdown
| Item | Cost (INR) | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Setting Setup (Desks, Furniture, Bookshelves) | ₹50,000 | One-time |
| Light & Fan Installation | ₹6,000 | One-time |
| Internet (₹1,000/month) | ₹12,000/year | Recurring |
| Electricity Bill (₹2,000/month) | ₹24,000/year | Recurring |
| Rent (₹28,000/month) | ₹3,36,000/year | Recurring |
| 🔴 Estimated Yearly Budget | ₹4,28,000 | Total (1st Year) |
Who Will Benefit
- 250+ [20+ student in 1 batch] students daily from underprivileged backgrounds
- School-going children needing quiet study time and book access
- College students and job aspirants preparing for entrance tests
- Community youth who want to explore reading and self-development
- Long-term literacy, discipline, and intellectual exposure for the entire area
Why Your Support is Urgent
We’ve already identified a suitable community space, and students have shown eagerness to join. But without funding, this space remains just four walls.
A girl in Class 9 told us: “I’ve never had a book of my own. I’d read every day if I could.”
Let’s turn empty rooms into reading rooms. Let’s turn silence into stories and struggles into success.
How You Can Support
Your donation isn’t just about tables or WiFi. It’s about changing how a child thinks, dreams, and grows.
| Support Option | Amount (INR) | What It Enables |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsor 1 Month’s Internet | ₹1,000 | Digital access for all students |
| Fund Electricity for a Month | ₹2,000 | Keeps the library running day and evening |
| Contribute Bookshelf + Lighting | ₹6,000 | Makes reading safer and more accessible |
| Sponsor Monthly Rent | ₹28,000 | One month’s full cost of the centre |
| Setup Entire Library (1 Year) | ₹4,28,000 | One complete, sustainable library for a year |
| Atleast Donate something | ₹100 | This donation will be added to this project fund. |
Let’s Build a Nation of Readers
- Donate Today – Help us build a quiet corner of knowledge
- Have old books to give? – Send them our way
- Partner for CSR or library drives – Get impact reports & recognition
- Want a library in your village or area? – Let’s open it together
💬 “Reading is freedom. For many of these children, it’s their only window to the world.”
Let’s open those windows—together.
Support learning. Support dreams. Support a free digital library.
