The library-classroom, Lokkatha, founded by psychotherapist Shantanu Ghosh and Bethune College professor Anindita Datta, already counts 251 members and sees 30-40 daily visitors. “Our hearts always went out to the people here because we were brought up in similar settings,” Datta tells My Kolkata. Not intelligence, but exposure.”3 5 The couple behind it all: Shantanu Ghosh and Anindita DattaSo, exposure is what Lokkatha attempts to organise. Fees are taken — Rs 20-50 for language courses, and Rs 20 other courses. “We wanted it to function as a shared cultural centre.”RELATED TOPICS Library Primary Education

Source: The Telegraph February 22, 2026 06:56 UTC