Secure rural education, hygiene, and health: SC

• Justice Surya Kant emphasized the importance of hygiene, education, and healthcare in rural India.
• The court ruled that libraries may not be the most crucial for rural areas.
• The court suggested that at least 10% to 15% of the States’ budget should be allocated towards improving basic rural infrastructure.
• The court acknowledged that libraries provide perspectives on history, culture, and Constitutional values to small children and inaccessible areas.
• The court urged policymakers to decide on which priority to prioritize: public libraries or basic infrastructure in rural areas.
• The court urged States to consider effective measures, including promoting e-libraries, even through corporate social responsibility funds.