The Thane Municipal Corporation, to foster a love for reading, has introduced 'nature libraries' in select parks across Thane city. According to the civic body's statement, the initiative aims to encourage residents to indulge in the joy of reading amid the lush greenery.

"Whether it's a pleasant morning or a pleasant evening...who wouldn't like to cultivate the love of reading in the lap of nature, in the company of trees? The Thane Municipal Corporation has provided this pleasant opportunity for Thane residents and nature libraries have been started in select parks of the Municipal Corporation," the TMC's statement read.