சேர்க்கும் செல்வத்தின் புகழ் என்பது, அதன் பயன்பாட்டில் உள்ளது. அப்படி, கல்விக் கொடைக்காக வரலாற்றில் நிலைபெற்ற வள்ளல் அழகப்பர் பெயரிலான...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin commended the establishment of the Srimathi Lakshmi Valartamil Library at Alagappa University in Karaikudi, built through the personal initiative of former Union Minister P. Chidambaram in honor of his mother. Stalin observed that true wealth attains lasting significance only when utilized for public knowledge and social betterment. He drew parallels between this contribution and the historic philanthropy of Vallal Alagappar, who dedicated his fortune to creating world-class educational institutions in the region.

The Chief Minister highlighted that libraries serve as vital democratic sanctuaries where young minds encounter transformative thoughts, scientific knowledge, and literary heritage. He praised Chidambaram for enriching his native Chettinad region with an advanced repository dedicated to Tamil development and academic research. Stalin noted that promoting public reading culture aligns with the Dravidian Model governance, which continues to establish modern district libraries and book fairs across Tamil Nadu.

Stalin expressed confidence that the new library will empower generations of university researchers, students, and local scholars. He reiterated the state government's dedication to supporting academic infrastructure, fostering critical inquiry, and preserving regional linguistic identity through sustained public investment in educational resources.