Vriksh Pathshala Library:
In Bihar’s Gaya district, Patwa Toli’s 24×7 Vriksh Pathshala library inspires IIT-JEE aspirants. Once famed as the “Manchester of Bihar” for its weaving industry, it now earns recognition as a “factory of IITians,” producing over 300 IITians since the 1990s.
- 24×7 Vriksh Pathshala Library Provides a quiet, resource-rich environment for students preparing for competitive exams, especially IIT-JEE.
- It Offers free study materials, online/offline coaching, food, and lodging for students from economically weaker sections.
- It is Run by locals and alumni, funded through donations from former students, banks, and organizations.
- Over 100 IITians and 1,000 engineers have emerged from Patwa Toli, with many students from other districts joining the library.
