A Public Library was inaugurated in Gurugram on Saturday as part of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The purpose is to provide free access to knowledge and lifelong learning especially to underprivileged meritorious students.
The library boasts of a collection of 16,000 books. The library is a flagship CSR initiative of Coforge, a global leader in digital services and solutions. Last year in Feb 2024, the first Coforge Public Library was inaugurated in Noida. This is the second library to be inaugurated under the same initiative.
“The Coforge Public Library reflects our belief that access to knowledge is a powerful catalyst for long-term social transformation. Its vision is to support India’s journey towards comprehensive development by providing individuals from all walks of life the opportunity to access knowledge, learn, and grow. Our aim is to build a lasting network of free public libraries across India — beacons of hope, inclusivity, and community empowerment,” said Sudhir Singh, CEO & Executive Director, Coforge.
The library has over 16,000 books
The library boasts an enviable collection of 16,000+ books across all popular genres including 2000 Hindi books — from fiction, non-fiction, children’s literature to self-help, business, spirituality, art, technology, photography, poetry and more.
The collection includes works by over 13,000 unique authors, from 350+ leading publishers such as Penguin, HarperCollins, Amar Chitra Katha, Oxford University Press, and Sahitya Akademi among others. The library is fully digitized for cataloguing and management, ensuring a seamless reader experience.
“The Coforge Public Library is a heartfelt initiative born from our commitment towards social responsibility. The space has been designed with great love and care, the collection of 16,000 books has been thoughtfully curated. Today, we are delighted to open its doors to the people of Gurugram. We hope this beautiful space will be a sanctuary of knowledge and lifelong learning; we hope it will inspire people from all walks of life and across all ages to delve into the wonderful world of books, a time-tested repository of wisdom and knowledge down the ages,” shared Anuradha Sehgal, Global Head – Branding and CSR at Coforge.
Over a 1000 Digital Titles
Located on the Ground Floor of Bestech Business Center, Badshahpur, Sohna Road Highway, Sector 48, Gurugram, the library is housed in a 15,000-square-foot space and offers a seating capacity of 160. The library is well-lit with pleasing interiors, its large windows offering refreshing views of the greens outside. The aisles have been kept wide to ensure wheelchair access. iPads provide access to thousands digital titles. There’s also a children’s zone to encourage early learners to explore books in a playful, stimulating environment.
