Funds amounting to Rs 59 million have been approved for purchasing books and setting up libraries in major parks in the region.
A source in the Rawalpindi Commissioner Office said that the Punjab government has decided to set up libraries for the youth and children in parks besides providing recreational facilities. According to the source, initially Rs 29.690 million has been allocated for construction of libraries in Rawalpindi parks and Rs 25.500 million for district Attock parks.
The source added that work on the project will start in the next month.