It is India's largest library by volume and public record. [4][5][6] The National Library is under Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The library is designated to collect, disseminate and preserve printed …

Nov 24, 2025 · From the Imperial Library to the National Library of India After Independence the Government of India changed the name of the Imperial Library to the National Library, with the …

It dates back to 1891 when the Imperial Secretariat Library was established in Kolkata (Calcutta).In terms of size of collection it is the second largest Central Government library after the National …

Dec 1, 2024 · The National Library of India, located in Kolkata, is not just a repository of books but also a symbol of India’s rich literary and cultural heritage. Established in 1836, it is the largest library in …

Oct 22, 2024 · As of 2023, the National Library of India, situated in Kolkata, stands as the nation’s largest and the world’s seventh-largest library. Established in 1836, it houses an impressive …

Jul 5, 2024 · The National Library of India, located in Kolkata, West Bengal, is the largest library in the country by volume. Established in 1836, it boasts a collection of over 2.2 million books and manuscripts.

The library is situated on the scenic 30 acre (120,000 m²) Belvedere Estate, in Kolkata, formerly Calcutta City. The Library is the largest in India, with a collection in excess of 2.2 million books. Before …

The National Library of India was formally inaugurated on 1 February 1953 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the then Minister of Education. The National Library is housed in the Belvedere Estate in …

The National Library of India is a library located in the Belvedere Estate, Alipore, Kolkata, India. It is India's largest library by volume and public record. ...

The origin of the National Library is traced to the former Calcutta Public Library. Established in the first half of the 19th century, it was opened to the public on 21st March 1836.