Public libraries are democratic institutions engaged in preparing better and responsible citizens. They are also attributed to be a powerful means of social educational, political and industrial development of the country as a whole. India is a progressive country. But its public libraries are not getting due place in the priorities and plans of the nation. With a view to draw a clear picture of the existing scenerio of public libraries in India as a whole, This book present a wide spared survey of a public libraries in India as a whole, this book present a wide spared survey of a public libraries in various states on India in the form of individual contribution sought from experts of the field. This book will be of great help to the educational, national planners, library science, teachers and students,