The Library is the document repository of the Ministry for dissemination of information in the field of environment and its associated areas. It has a collection of over 25,000 books and technical reports etc. Besides, the library also receives more than 100 national/international journals covering diverse areas of environment.

The library performs an important role in the planning, promotion, implementation and coordination of the Ministry's objectives by providing timely access to relevant and comprehensive information to its users - officials of the Ministry, external organizations (both govermental and non governmental) research students and decision makers.

Apart from the technical books, journals, proceedings etc. the Library also procured a wide range of general books both in Hindi and English during the year.

In order to provide online access to the users, the library records were computerized.

The library is open in all the working days during office hours.