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It highlights the urgent need for action, revealing that inadequate funding and limited engagement with the diverse needs of communities are major barriers preventing public libraries from functioning effectively as vital social infrastructure. Key challenges identified include poor policy implementation, inconsistent data on the number and condition of public libraries, and the need for systemic revitalization. Notably, only six southern states currently levy a library tax, 13 states do not mandate one, and 17 states lack any library legislation altogether. To empower public libraries, the article proposes several policy interventions. These include formulating a Model Library Act accompanied by a national policy to guide state efforts, ensuring sustainable funding, integrating digital technologies, and promoting community-led services. 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स्ट्रीमिंग Communication (1 item)\">Bet365 लाइव क्रिकेट स्ट्रीमिंग Communication<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/iihs.co.in\/knowledge-gateway\/tag\/risk\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-97 tag-link-position-38\" style=\"font-size: 16.521739130435pt;\" aria-label=\"Risk (18 items)\">Risk<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/iihs.co.in\/knowledge-gateway\/tag\/scholarly-publishing\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-130 tag-link-position-39\" style=\"font-size: 9.5652173913043pt;\" aria-label=\"Scholarly Publishing (2 items)\">Scholarly Publishing<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/iihs.co.in\/knowledge-gateway\/tag\/science-gaps\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-193 tag-link-position-40\" style=\"font-size: 8pt;\" aria-label=\"Science Gaps (1 item)\">Science Gaps<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/iihs.co.in\/knowledge-gateway\/tag\/sustainability\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-93 tag-link-position-41\" style=\"font-size: 12.782608695652pt;\" aria-label=\"Sustainability (6 items)\">Sustainability<\/a>\n<a 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