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BENGALURU: People in remote villages of backward districts of Hyderabad-Karnataka region usually travel to the nearest town to read a book of their choice or seek information on a new government scheme, but things are set to change. “Depending on its success and users’ feedback, the government may extend the service to other GPs,’’ he added. They will soon be able to access a computerized library at their gram panchayat office itself.The state government will set up digital village libraries in 70 gram panchayats (GPs) on a pilot basis in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region, comprising Kalaburagi, Bidar, Yadgir, Raichur, Koppal and Ballari districts to deliver e-services and e-information.“We’re installing digital library kiosks which are expected to start functioning from next month,” said Subodh Yadav, secretary of Hyderabad Karnataka Regional Development Board (HKRDB) and regional commissioner of Kalaburagi division..