Coimbatore Periyar Library to Be Inaugurated by Chief Minister Vijay on October 16

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is scheduled to inaugurate the Periyar Library and Science Centre in Coimbatore on October 16, 2026. Built at a cost of ₹300 crore, the facility is located on Nanjappa Road in Gandhipuram, near the town bus stand.

The project, known as Periyar Arivulagam, has been constructed on a seven-acre site belonging to the Prison Department. The construction work began in 2024 and has now been completed under the Tamil Nadu Public Works Department.

Periyar Library Built Across Eight Levels

The library spans approximately 1,98,000 square feet and consists of a ground floor and seven upper floors. The total project allocation includes ₹245 crore for construction, ₹50 crore for purchasing books and ₹5 crore for acquiring e-books.

A statue of Periyar has also been installed on the library campus.

Facilities at the Periyar Library and Science Centre

The library complex is divided into two blocks, A and B, and offers facilities for readers, students, researchers and children.

Ground floor: Library facilities for persons with disabilities, a 350-seat auditorium, a science centre with scientific equipment, a planetarium and a space lift.

First floor: Reception and science centre facilities.

Second floor: Reading space for visitors bringing their own books and a children`s library.

Third floor: Competitive examination training centre, administrative section and library facilities.

Fourth floor: History books, Tamil books and periodicals.

Fifth floor: English books and an incubation centre for start-ups.

Sixth floor: English learning section and an incubation centre.

Seventh floor: Science centre and digital library.

Chief Minister Vijay`s Coimbatore Visit

The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for October 16, following the completion of construction and related works. Chief Minister Vijay is expected to travel from Chennai to Coimbatore by air and proceed by car to the library in Gandhipuram.

During the visit, he is scheduled to unveil the Periyar statue, inaugurate the library and inspect the facilities. A stage is being arranged on the library premises for the event, which is expected to be attended by ministers and government officials.

The new facility is designed to bring together library services, science education, digital learning and competitive examination preparation under one roof.