Six-and-half-decade-old Puthuvakkal Village Library in Kulanada is a charity centreOver the decades, it has fostered a love for reading and helped people build stronger bonds through books. The library currently has about 120 active members and about half of them are currently settled abroad. M. Rajesh, former secretary of the library, coordinates the collection of funds from the overseas members. Roshan, convenor of the charity wing, said the beneficiaries for the food-kit scheme were identified from locations in and around the Puthuvakkal village. Besides the charity initiative, the library also boasts a life skill and career guidance cell for the youngsters in the village.

Source: The Hindu July 26, 2021 04:41 UTC