Goa's Central Library is the oldest Public Library in India. It was
established on 15th September 1832 by Vice Roy Dom Manuel de Portugal e
Castro as ‘Publica Livraria.’
SOURCE: http://www.goacentrallibrary.gov.in/aboutus.htm
In contrast, the The history of the National Library (formerly the
"Calcutta Public Library") was started in 1836. That was a
non-governmental institution and was run on a proprietary basis.
SOURCE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Library_of_India
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