The new batch of Maulana Azad Central library was welcomed with a lot of enthusiasm. A fresher's party 'Welcome Fest 2017' was organised at the library premises here on Wednesday wherein the new and old members had a gala time.
To begin with the event Manager of Maulana Azad Central library Vandana Sharma welcomed all the new members in a traditional manner. While addressing the members of the library Sharma then told them about the history of Maulana Azad Central library.
She informed that this red stone structure is one of the oldest and beautiful buildings in the city. It was built in 1908 by the then Nawab of Bhopal state Begum Sultan Jahan for housing Kind Edward Museum. Her objective behind the establishment of the museum was to display the gifts and offerings presented to the rulers of the state.
The museum was inaugurated in 1909 by the then Viceroy of India lord Minto. It was closed down during the Nawab era itself on account of lack of maintenance. Then in 1955, Maulana Azad Central library was housed in this building. At that time, the library had about 60,000 books and manuscripts in Hindi, English, Urdu, Persian, Arabic and Sanskrit. Today it trains the UPSC and MPPSC aspirants and holds various workshops for the candidates.
later, the new members gave their introduction to each other. The members were seen really excited while interacting with each other. The introduction session was then followed with various fun filled games and performances at the library. As many as 300 members were present on the occasion.