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NBT to implement GoI schemes in J&K to enhance book library movement: Union Edu Minister | KNO

Says J&K a hub of knowledge and ideas

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Srinagar, Aug 02 (KNO): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Saturday said that National Book Trust (NBT) will soon implement the schemes of the central government in order to enhance the library movement in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to the reporters here at SKICC, the Union Minister as per news agency—Kashmir News Agency (KNO) said, “In order to enhance the library movement in Jammu and Kashmir, NBT will implement the schemes of the government.” He said, “This is the second edition of Chinar Book Festival in Kashmir. There is a festive atmosphere among the students and other participants of the event.” Pradhan further said, “Jammu and Kashmir has an important history for being a hub of many original ideas.” “Some new developments are being made by the National Book Trust (NBT) and NCP. As we inaugurated the second edition of Chinar Book Festival, in the near future we work on giving it a permanent form,” he said. Addressing the gathering during the inauguration of the second edition of the Chinar Book Festival at SKICC, Srinagar, the Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan further said that Jammu and Kashmir has always been a significant hub of knowledge and original ideas. Pradhan further said students are participating in the festival with great enthusiasm. “Jammu and Kashmir is a very significant ancient laboratory of our country where many original ideas have emerged,” he said. He highlighted the importance of books in preserving and promoting culture and civilisation. “Books are a great medium to advance an entire culture and civilization. The National Book Trust and our department will together undertake many new experiments,” he added. The Union Minister also stated that efforts will be made to give the festival a permanent form in the coming days. Notably, the event at SKICC features a variety of book stalls, interactive sessions and literary talks to encourage reading among youth and celebrate the region’s literary legacy—(KNO)

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