KULGAM, October 9, 2026: Education and Health Minister Sakeena Masood Itoo inaugurated the Public Library-cum-Reading Room at D.K. Marg in Kulgam, according to the information accompanying the event photograph.

The facility has been established under the Jammu and Kashmir Government's Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, as indicated on the inauguration plaque.

The Public Library-cum-Reading Room is intended to provide a dedicated space for reading, studying and accessing educational resources. Such facilities can help students, young people and other members of the community develop reading habits and expand their knowledge.

The inauguration marks an initiative to encourage learning and promote access to reading resources at the local level.

The facility's establishment reflects the importance of creating opportunities for education, self-learning and knowledge-sharing within local communities.