Public library is the local gateway to knowledge, provides a basic conditions for lifelong learning, independent decision making and cultural development of the individual and social groups. The UNESCO, in its public library manifesto, for the first time spelled out of the key missions which relate to information, literacy, education and culture and should be at the core of public library services. The article describes the concept of public library and the advisory committees and recommendations in its twelve five year plan. It examines the present status of public libraries act in India and the need for mobilising support for their improvement. RRRLF objectives for library development in general and rural library development in particular. NAPLIS (National policy on Library and Information Science) recommend suggestion for the development and growth of public libraries.