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Vijayawada hailed as book capital
Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra spoke at the end of the 36th Vijayawada Book Festival.
He called Vijayawada the 'book capital' and said books are very important for teaching good values and helping with new technology.
He also said that books helped him when he was sad after losing an election.
Other important people also spoke about how books are important for learning and innovation.
They want more book festivals and for everyone to keep reading and writing books.
They also talked about how libraries are being updated to help young people and how books can help people get jobs.
Everyone agreed that books are like a special bond, just like the bond with your mother.
Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra described Vijayawada as the 'book capital' during the valedictory of the 36th Vijayawada Book Festival.
He emphasized the role of books in preserving moral and ethical values and integrating them with technological advancements.
The minister shared his personal experience of how reading books helped him overcome a defeat in his first election.
NTR District Collector Lakshmisha highlighted the increased importance of books in the modern world and the need for more book festivals.
DIG, EAGLE Ravi Krishna stressed the importance of mother tongue-based education and collective efforts to make the state drug-free.
- Who
- Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra, NTR District Collector Lakshmisha, DIG EAGLE Ravi Krishna, State Public Libraries Director Krishna Mohan
- What
- 36th Vijayawada Book Festival valedictory address
- Where
- Vijayawada
- When
- Final day of the festival (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To highlight the importance of books and reading, and to encourage the preservation and accessibility of books
Key facts
- Event
- 36th Vijayawada Book Festival
- Chief Guest
- Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra
- President
- T Manohar Naidu
- Location
- Vijayawada
- Key Speaker
- NTR District Collector Lakshmisha
- Key Speaker
- DIG, EAGLE Ravi Krishna
- Key Speaker
- State Public Libraries Director Krishna Mohan
Quotes
Kollu Ravindra
Excise minister and chief guest at the 36th Vijayawada Book Festival.
“Only books can help integrate fundamental human values with fast-evolving technological advancements.”
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“From ancient times to the present day, books have played a crucial role in preserving moral and ethical values in society.”
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Lakshmisha
NTR district collector.
“The bond with a favourite book, like the bond with one’s mother, never becomes outdated.”
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“We need to organise more book festivals across the district and the state, and urge writers not to stop writing due to fears of declining readership.”
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Ravi Krishna
DIG, EAGLE.
“Love for books is one of the key values to be learnt from Swami Vivekananda.”
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“We need collective efforts by parents, teachers and the government to make the state drug-free, warning that drug abuse is a serious national security issue.”
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Krishna Mohan
State public libraries director.
“Book reading played a vital role in my personal growth and that libraries are being modernised to meet the needs of youth.”
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“Around 700 candidates secured government jobs last year by utilising public libraries.”
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