Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Vice President Radhakrishnan Hails Libraries as Temples of Learning
The Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan, recently spoke about how important libraries are.
He said they are like special houses for learning where people can think better and become stronger.
Even though we have the internet now, libraries help us find true information and understand things more deeply.
This conference was held to celebrate 80 years of libraries in Kerala and to talk about how libraries can help everyone.
He praised a group called the P. N. Panicker Foundation for helping people learn and grow.
He also said that India has a long history of learning, and libraries continue this tradition.
He wants to make sure everyone can use libraries to gain knowledge and improve their lives.
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan called libraries 'temples of learning' that foster critical thinking and empowerment.
He emphasized their role as knowledge hubs in the digital age, providing access to authentic information and combating misinformation.
The Vice President's remarks were made via video message at an international conference organized by the P. N. Panicker Foundation in Thiruvananthapuram.
The conference marked the 80th anniversary of Kerala's organized library movement, inspired by P. N. Panicker.
Radhakrishnan lauded Kerala's literacy legacy and called for strengthening public libraries nationwide through knowledge dissemination.
- Who
- Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan
- What
- Described libraries as temples of learning and empowerment, and highlighted their role in the digital age.
- When
- Sunday, November 2 and 3
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, via video message to an international conference
- Why
- To emphasize the importance of libraries in nurturing critical thinking, empowering communities, and countering misinformation.
- Event
- International Conference on ‘Libraries Empowering Communities – Global Perspectives’
- Organizer
- P. N. Panicker Foundation
- Location
- Kanakakkunnu Palace, Thiruvananthapuram
- Date
- November 2 and 3
- Commemoration
- 80th year of the organised library movement in Kerala
- Foundation Motto
- “Vayichu Valaruka” (Read and Grow)
