“I need only three things in life – books, books and books,” that is how someone as passionate about books as Leo Tolstoy would say. The magic of books has never ceased to charm humanity. Through the ages it helped man knit his dreams and thoughts, his hopes and aspirations. Secured within its covers, it brings to him ancient wisdom, with which he builds the edifice of the future.
Books not only enable us to understand things in the correct perspective, but also equip us to fight against social and economic exploitation. They empower us intellectually and imbibe in us a sense of pride in our national culture. And they transform love and sorrow, and even pain, into a form of human expression that can be experienced and appreciated by others.
Moreover, the growth of human resource potential of a country is closely linked with the reading habit prevalent in that society.
Books can be read anywhere, at any time and in any environment – while commuting long distance by bus, train or plane; in a quiet corner of the library; on the terrace of your building; on the staircase of your school/college; sitting on the seat of your toilet; or lying in bed.
The Govt of India has dedicated one full year to books by declaring the year 2001-2002 as the YEAR OF BOOKS. The celebration began on 23 April 2001, the UNESCO sponsored World Book and Copyright Day and will close on the same day next year. The slogan for the Year of Books is BOOKS FOR ALL AND ALL FOR BOOKS. The National Book Trust, India, has been designated as the nodal agency to observe the Year of Books. Accordingly, the Trust has already created and distributed a specially designed logo for the Year of Books to be used on all outgoing stationery of relevant Govt depts. And the publishing fraternity. Specially designed posters aimed at popularizing books and encouraging the reading habit have also been distributed in lakhs in schools, colleges, universities, libraries, bookshops, media centers etc.
Apart from monitoring and supporting all the activities undertaken by educational institutions, libraries, publishers and booksellers, the media and the 4reading public in general, the Trust broadly proposes to accomplish the following:-
(a) Setting up a National Book Gallery
(b) Constructing a Writers’ Home
(c) Launching the scheme, BOOKS ON WHEELS
(d) Initiating a massive print and audio-visual campaign to promote reading habit and encourage the concept of giving books as gifts
(e) Publishing a special series of books for the visually impaired and physically handicapped
(f) Organizing/supporting at least one Book Fair in each State
(g) Launching a campaign to popularize the concept of Book Club and network the existing book clubs
(h) Laying special emphasis on bringing out books in large numbers and in all Indian languages for the neo-literates.
(i) Laying special emphasis on bring out quality books for children
(j) Organizing Seminars, Workshops etc on inculcating the reading habit in different parts of the country
(k) Organizing an International Conference of authors, publishers, critics and experts on The State and Future of the Book.
(Courtesy : N.K.Bhattacharjee - NBT Newsletter, 5.8.2001)
Books not only enable us to understand things in the correct perspective, but also equip us to fight against social and economic exploitation. They empower us intellectually and imbibe in us a sense of pride in our national culture. And they transform love and sorrow, and even pain, into a form of human expression that can be experienced and appreciated by others.
Moreover, the growth of human resource potential of a country is closely linked with the reading habit prevalent in that society.
Books can be read anywhere, at any time and in any environment – while commuting long distance by bus, train or plane; in a quiet corner of the library; on the terrace of your building; on the staircase of your school/college; sitting on the seat of your toilet; or lying in bed.
The Govt of India has dedicated one full year to books by declaring the year 2001-2002 as the YEAR OF BOOKS. The celebration began on 23 April 2001, the UNESCO sponsored World Book and Copyright Day and will close on the same day next year. The slogan for the Year of Books is BOOKS FOR ALL AND ALL FOR BOOKS. The National Book Trust, India, has been designated as the nodal agency to observe the Year of Books. Accordingly, the Trust has already created and distributed a specially designed logo for the Year of Books to be used on all outgoing stationery of relevant Govt depts. And the publishing fraternity. Specially designed posters aimed at popularizing books and encouraging the reading habit have also been distributed in lakhs in schools, colleges, universities, libraries, bookshops, media centers etc.
Apart from monitoring and supporting all the activities undertaken by educational institutions, libraries, publishers and booksellers, the media and the 4reading public in general, the Trust broadly proposes to accomplish the following:-
(a) Setting up a National Book Gallery
(b) Constructing a Writers’ Home
(c) Launching the scheme, BOOKS ON WHEELS
(d) Initiating a massive print and audio-visual campaign to promote reading habit and encourage the concept of giving books as gifts
(e) Publishing a special series of books for the visually impaired and physically handicapped
(f) Organizing/supporting at least one Book Fair in each State
(g) Launching a campaign to popularize the concept of Book Club and network the existing book clubs
(h) Laying special emphasis on bringing out books in large numbers and in all Indian languages for the neo-literates.
(i) Laying special emphasis on bring out quality books for children
(j) Organizing Seminars, Workshops etc on inculcating the reading habit in different parts of the country
(k) Organizing an International Conference of authors, publishers, critics and experts on The State and Future of the Book.
(Courtesy : N.K.Bhattacharjee - NBT Newsletter, 5.8.2001)
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