Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Lord Parekh Donates Personal Library to Indian University
Lord Bhikhu Parekh, a member of the House of Lords, is giving away his collection of 2,500 books.
These books will go to Navrachana University in India after a previous plan to donate them to another university didn't work out.
Parekh wants to make sure his books, including some very old and special ones, are cared for.
He's getting older and wants to settle his affairs after the passing of his wife.
The university will create a special area for the books and host talks related to the collection, which focuses on multiculturalism, India, and more.
Lord Bhikhu Parekh is donating his personal library of 2,500 books to Navrachana University in Vadodara.
The decision came after Parekh's plan to donate the books to MS University of Baroda did not materialize.
Parekh, aged 90, cited his age and the recent death of his wife as reasons for wanting to pass on the books.
The collection includes rare and signed books, some dating back to the 17th century.
Navrachana University will create a special section for the books and plan annual lectures.
- Who
- Lord Bhikhu Parekh and Navrachana University.
- What
- Lord Bhikhu Parekh is donating his personal library to Navrachana University.
- When
- The MoU was signed on August 14th.
- Where
- Navrachana University in Vadodara, India.
- Why
- Parekh wanted to ensure his books were preserved and accessible, especially after the death of his wife.
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- Donor
- Lord Bhikhu Parekh
- Recipient
- Navrachana University
- Number of Books
- 2,500
- Location of University
- Vadodara, India
- Notable Books
- Works by Parekh, signed books by Amartya Sen, and others
- Event
- Signing of Memorandum of Understanding