India is a multi-lingual national country containing 25 states and 7 union territories (UT). Each state and UT is divided into districts and sub–districts. This paper tells about the stages of the development of public library. It also specifies the current states, where public libraries are situated in different areas of India. The Act, which was passed by library legislation, is also specified in this paper. It also tells about the plans of the central government, which is especially concerned with the financial expenditure during the Five Year Plans, important developments, and their impact on establishment of the public library system, after the independence. This paper suggests the possible remedies to transform the situation of the public libraries in rural India to the best possible level. It details the new technological developments and the practical result, which would assist in the establishment of digital library services in rural India.
