Periyar Arivulagam Library: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay inaugurated the Periyar Arivulagam Library and Science Centre in Coimbatore on Friday, October 16, 2026. The centre has been built at a cost of around ₹301 crore in Gandhipuram. It covers 1,98,000 sq ft and has eight storeys with modern facilities for reading, learning and scientific research.
The project was started during the previous DMK government led by former Chief Minister MK Stalin. It was considered one of the major education projects of that government. The centre was earlier expected to open in February 2026 but the inauguration was delayed due to construction work.
According to The New Indian Express, the centre was developed to provide people with more facilities for education and scientific learning.
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What Facilities Are Available at Periyar Arivulagam?
The Periyar Arivulagam has more than one lakh books along with digital library services. Some reports have put the collection at around 1.25 lakh books. Visitors will also get access to several facilities that support students and people interested in science.
The centre includes a planetarium where visitors can learn about space and planets. It also has a STEM lab focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
A separate floor has been provided for people with disabilities so they can read and use the library more comfortably. The building also houses an incubation centre for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This facility aims to support people who want to develop business ideas and start new ventures.
Vijay Announces More Development Projects in Coimbatore
During the visit, Vijay also announced several other development measures in the region. He inaugurated 89 completed projects worth ₹408.25 crore. These projects cover different areas of public development.
The chief minister also laid the foundation stones for 144 new projects with an estimated cost of ₹32.32 crore. These projects are expected to support further development work in the region.
Apart from this, the state government distributed welfare assistance worth ₹34.72 crore to 9,343 beneficiaries during the event.
