Gujarat's Gandhinagar constituency gets digital library link via 'Gramin Gyan Setu' app launch by Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, launched the 'Gramin Gyan Setu' app on August 12, 2026, to interconnect libraries in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency of Gujarat. The scheme aims to establish a library in every village and encourage children to engage with reading and learning. Approximately 63 libraries have already been set up under the scheme.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The 'Gramin Gyan Setu' app was launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to interconnect libraries in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency of Gujarat.
02At least 63 libraries have been set up under the 'Gramin Gyan Setu' initiative, with plans to establish a library in every village.
03The 'Gramin Gyan Setu' app aims to provide access to 2.80 lakh books through mobile library vans that will visit villages every fortnight.
04Union Home Minister Amit Shah personally curated a list of books for the multi-purpose libraries under the 'Gramin Gyan Setu' initiative.
05The 'hub-and-spoke' model is being used to connect libraries and provide access to resources, including state and national-level competitive examination materials.
06Amit Shah mentioned that he acquired basic knowledge across various subjects at the Mahatma Gandhi Library in Mansa over a period of 16 years.
07Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his aim to have institutions such as Sastu Sahitya Mandal connect online with libraries in Gujarat's Gandhinagar district and at the state level.
08The 'Gramin Gyan Setu' app has connected 752 libraries across Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency.

Trap alerts

Most people think that the 'Gramin Gyan Setu' initiative is a new concept, but actually it was launched on the birth anniversary of S.R. Ranganathan.
Most people think that Amit Shah's idea for the 'Gramin Gyan Setu' initiative was solely his own, but actually he had proposed it and the Gujarat government integrated it with a new scientific approach.

Prelims Practice MCQs

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Gramin Gyan Setu Scheme: 1. The Gramin Gyan Setu app connects libraries in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency of Gujarat. 2. Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah launched the Gramin Gyan Setu scheme on 12 August 2026 via video conferencing. 3. Approximately 63 libraries have been set up under the Gramin Gyan Setu scheme. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement-1 is correct because fact #1 states that the app was developed to interconnect libraries in Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency. Statement-2 is incorrect because fact #2 specifies 12 August 2026 as the date of launching the app via video conferencing, but it does not mention the launch of the scheme itself. Statement-3 is correct because fact #4 mentions that approximately 63 libraries have been set up under the Gramin Gyan Setu scheme.

Statement I & IIhard

Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The Gramin Gyan Setu app connects libraries in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency of Gujarat. Statement-II: Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah personally curated a list of books for these multi-purpose, multi-dimensional libraries. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

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