Swapan ChakravortyThe American Library Association is observing National Library Week in the United States of America from April 8 to 14. The National Library remains a shockingly neglected institution even after seven decades of Independence. Compare the official inertia to amend the depository law with the history of the Press and Registration of Books and Publications Act. It makes sense to be more wary of the director general of the state police than the director general of the National Library. The government is generously spending on laudable projects such as the National Digital Library and the National Virtual Library.

Source: The Telegraph April 12, 2018 18:22 UTC