This is the village of books in the era of mobile, read the unique story of Bhilar village in Maharashtra
bhilar the book village of india: Today, when there is a mobile in every hand and the digital world has replaced books, there is still a unique village in Satara district of Maharashtra where the honor of books remains intact even today. This is Bhilar village, which is also known as ‘Kitacche Village’ i.e. ‘Books of Books’. This village is an inspirational example showing the importance of books even in the digital age.
Unique initiative of Bhilar village
Bhilar village is the result of a unique initiative of the Maharashtra government. In 2017, the Maharashtra government, inspired by the Hay-On-Waye model of the United Kingdom, declared Bhilar as India’s first ‘village village’. The main objective of this initiative was to promote reading culture, attract tourism and strengthen the local economy.
Every house has a library
The most special thing about Bhilar is that small and big libraries have been installed here in every house, in public places and even local restaurants. These libraries have various genres of Marathi literature such as poems, novels, drama, autobiography, folk tales and children’s books. These books have been arranged in such a way that any reader can easily find a book of his choice and read it. No fee is charged to read these books, just you have to enjoy reading in a quiet place.
Why is it so special,
, Promotion of reading culture: Bhilar village has rejuvenated the habits of reading not only among the local people but also among tourists. People coming here leave mobile and get lost in the world of books.
, Promotion of tourism: This unique idea attracts literature lovers and tourists from all over the country and abroad, which benefits the economy of the village.
, Conservation of literature and culture: This village plays an important role in promoting Marathi literature and culture.
, Model of Rural Development: Bhilar has emerged as a model where culture and education can be associated with rural development.
Moving from mobile in the world of books
In today’s time, when children and elders are immersed in mobile and social media, Bhilar village is a fresh wind. By coming here, you can spend peaceful time with books in the lap of nature, away from the noise of urban life and the noise of the digital world. The beautiful natural scenes of the village, the strawberry fields and the cool environment read the experience even more pleasant.
How to reach bhilar,
Bhilar village is located nearly 100 km from Pune and about 250 km from Mumbai. It can be easily accessible here by road. Bhilar village is not just a village of books, it is an ideology that teaches us that the importance of books has not diminished even in this era of digital revolution. This village is an inspiration as to how a small idea can bring big changes and how we can move with modernity step by step by preserving our cultural heritage. If you are fond of books or want to move away from the digital world for some time, then Bhilar village should definitely be in your list. You will not only enjoy books by coming here, but will also be able to take advantage of a unique rural experience.
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