In This Naga Village Library, Books Are Free to Take, Share, and Return on Trust Alone

Amidst the undulating hills of Nagaland, Kigwema stands as one of the oldest Angami Naga villages, celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and communal ethos. Among its unassuming lanes lies an initiative that challenges conventional notions of learning, the Community Library of Kigwema.

Established in July 2021 by two brothers, Akho and Thepfukelie Phira, the library began as a modest assemblage of books, intended to cultivate a