Jivati college marks Kalam birth anniversary as Reading Inspiration Day with book exhibition

Vidarbha College of Arts, Commerce and Science in Jivati observed Reading Inspiration Day with enthusiasm on the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. A large book exhibition was set up in the college library for the occasion, with books on a range of subjects kept out for students to read.

The programme was presided over by the college principal, Dr Gajanan S. Raut. Dr S. H. Shakya, principal of Dalluji Patil Usendi College, Jivati, was the chief guest. College librarian Mahendra S. Sable welcomed the chief guest with a bouquet. The programme began with worship of a portrait of Dr Kalam and the lighting of a lamp.

Addressing the students, Dr Raut stressed the importance of reading. He said regular reading increases knowledge, develops the power to think and gives the personality a positive direction. He urged students to cultivate the habit of reading books beyond their course books.

In her address, chief guest Dr Shakya explained why Dr Kalam's birth anniversary is observed as Reading Inspiration Day. She said Dr Kalam's inspiring life, his curiosity about knowledge and his love of books are an ideal for students. She asked students to draw inspiration from Dr Kalam's thoughts, take up regular reading and achieve their goals on the strength of knowledge.

Librarian Sable extended greetings on Reading Inspiration Day to the students. He appealed to them to visit the book exhibition in the library and make use of books on different subjects. He said the initiative would foster a liking for reading among students and also promote use of the library.

Students and the entire teaching staff of the college were present. Dr Amit Borkar proposed a vote of thanks. The book exhibition set up for Reading Inspiration Day was then brought to a close.