On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, celebrated as Sewa Diwas, Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated the DDA’s fourth ‘Aarambh Library’ in Rohini. The initiative aims to provide safe, affordable and well-equipped reading spaces to students across the city. The previous libraries were opened in Old Rajendra Nagar, Adchini Village and Dwarka. A fifth facility is planned for Vikaspuri.
“Today is an auspicious day as the nation is celebrating Sewa Diwas on the occasion of the birthday of our visionary leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” Saxena said. “The Aarambh initiative seeks to provide students with safe, secure, and dignified spaces to pursue their dreams, especially for those who come to Delhi from across the country with aspirations of building their careers. Initiatives like Aarambh will support them in achieving their goals,” Saxena said.
“With each new library, we are not only creating study spaces but also nurturing hope and strengthening Delhi’s knowledge Capital. I congratulate DDA and assure the people of Delhi, especially the younger generation, that we will continue to take such initiatives in the future as well,” he added.According to DDA, the library cum reading room facility at G-Block, Sector-11, can accommodate over 130 students daily in three 8-hour shifts and charges a fee of `1,000 per month per shift.
“Amenities include modular desks with charging points, high-speed Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, lockers, CCTV, separate washrooms and an accessible toilet. A cafe named ‘Cafe Vardaan’ will provide light meals and snacks,” DDA said in a statement. In the aftermath of the tragic incident in Old Rajendra Nagar in July last year-where a flooded, cramped basement claimed the lives of three young aspirants — the Lt Governor set in motion the Aarambh initiative.
Under his guidance, the first Aarambh Library was inaugurated in January 2025 at Old Rajendra Nagar. This was followed by the second library at Adchini Village and the third at Sector-16B, Dwarka, in July this year. The latest addition in Rohini further reflects DDA’s continued commitment to creating safe, accessible and modern study spaces for aspiring students. With Rohini now operational and another facility planned at Vikaspuri, the Aarambh Library network is steadily expanding across Delhi.
