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Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Marg Opp, Old Delhi Railway Station, Next to Chandni Chowk Metro Station Gate No. 2 Old Delhi- 110006
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Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Minister of Culture
Shri Rao Inderjit Singh
Minister of State for Culture
The Delhi Public Library (DPL) was established in 1951 by then Ministry of Education,
Government of India with financial and technical assistance from the UNESCO. The Library was inaugurated
by the first Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru on 27th October 1951. Since then it has been
developed into a premier public library system in the country covering the entire Metropolitan city.
At present, the Delhi Public Library is functioning under the administrative control of the Ministry of
Culture, Government of India. Its Headquarter is located in Chandni Chowk opposite Old Delhi railway
station. DPL provides free library services to the children, and adults irrespective of any distinction
of sex, caste, creed, and religion. DPL also looks after their recreational needs to harness the latent
potential of the members of the public by providing a suitable platform for socio-cultural activities.
Monday-Saturday
10.00 am – 05.00 pm
(Sunday / G. Holidays Closed)
011-23962682,
23991291, 23951116