December 25, 2025
Karnataka Public Libraries Face ₹526.83 Crore Dues, Hit Kannada Publishers Hard
Karnataka's Department of Public Libraries hasn’t bought new books since 2021 due to ₹526.83 crore unpaid library cess by local bodies, mainly BBMP. Kannada publishers suffer and plan protests. Minister Madhu Bangarappa said book procurement for 2022 titles is underway.