Father of the Public Library Movement in Chhattisgarh State.

Chhattisgarh, a state in India, was formed on November 1st, 2000, after being carved out from Madhya Pradesh. The name "Chhattisgarh" means 36 forts. The demand for a separate state dates back to 1964. It comprises 33 districts covering an area of 135,200 square kilometers, with Raipur as its capital. District Libraries were established in all districts by the former Madhya Pradesh State Administration. Despite the passage of the Public Libraries Act in 2008. Dr. Kundan Jha is renowned for his contributions to the public library movement in Chhattisgarh, earning him the title of the Father of Public Library Movement in the Chhattisgarh State.