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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

(Established by Govt. Act No. 30 of 2008)
Kukatpally, Hyderabad – 500 085, Telangana (India)
No. DAPO/NDL free reading books and magazines/2020 Date: 18.04.2020
CIRCULAR
Sub: JNTUH, Hyderabad – Directorate of Academic & Planning – COVID-19 (Corona
virus) – MHRD is giving an opportunity for the public to utilize the lockdown period
for free reading books and magazines using digital device through National Digital
Library portal – Reg.
Ref: Note orders of the Vice-Chancellor dated 18.04.2020.
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As per instruction of the Government, the University has been observing the lockdown for all
the Constituent and Affiliated (Autonomous and Non-Autonomous) Colleges/ Units and classes have
been suspended in the college premises till 14th April, 2020 to stop the spreading of COVID-19
pandemic. Further, it has been extended till 30th April, 2020, to stop the spreading of COVID-19
pandemic.

In view of the above, the Union Ministry of Human Resources is giving an opportunity for the
public to utilize the lockdown period for reading. The ministry is giving free access to the National
Digital Library where over 3,82,00,000 books and periodicals are available for reading purpose.
The digital version of the books and magazines can be read using any digital device including
smart phone, computer or tablet. Interested people can log on to the digital library website of the
ministry https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/.

In this regard, all the Principals/ Directors of Constituent and Affiliated (Autonomous and Non-
Autonomous) Colleges/ Units are requested to circulate this among staff and the students.

Yours sincerely,
Sd/-
REGISTRAR I/c
To
All the Principals/ Directors, Staff and Students of Constituent and Affiliated
(Autonomous and Non-Autonomous) Colleges of JNTUH.
Copy to
PA to V.C./Rector/Registrar,
DE/CE, Director, UAAC.
Director, SIT with a request to upload in University portal/website