Archive · 15 Nov 2025
District Collector Urges Students to Prioritize Books Over Smartphones
Imagine you have a toy box full of amazing toys, but you can only pick one to play with!
The Collector in Ongole told students that books are like super-duper toys for their brains.
He said that reading books helps them learn and grow smarter, much more than playing on a phone.
He wants everyone to visit libraries, which are like special toy stores for books.
The government is making these libraries even better so more people can learn and share good ideas.
So, next time, maybe choose a book instead of a screen – it's like giving your brain a super-power boost!
District Collector P Raja Babu encouraged students to prioritize reading books over smartphones for intellectual development.
The event marked the inauguration of the 58th National Library Week at the district library in Ongole.
Students were urged to cultivate reading habits from childhood, with libraries being promoted as knowledge centers.
Mayor Gangada Sujata highlighted books as students' best friends and the government's efforts to emphasize reading importance.
The inauguration ceremony also coincided with Children's Day and paid homage to Goddess Saraswati and Jawaharlal Nehru.
- Who
- District Collector P Raja Babu and Mayor Gangada Sujata, along with students and officials
- What
- Inauguration of the 58th National Library Week, emphasizing the importance of reading books over smartphones for intellectual growth.
- When
- Friday, coinciding with Children's Day
- Where
- District Library in Ongole
- Why
- To promote reading habits among students and highlight the role of libraries as knowledge centers.
- Event
- 58th National Library Week Inauguration
- Location
- District Library, Ongole
- Date
- Friday (during Children's Day)
- Chief Guest
- District Collector P Raja Babu
- Key Message
- Encourage reading books for intellectual development and reduce smartphone usage