Smt Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Festival Of Libraries, Highlighting India's Knowledge Powerhouse Journey
The 'Festival of Libraries 2023', inaugurated by the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, in New Delhi, aims to promote the development and digitization of libraries and foster a culture of reading. The President emphasized that libraries are a measure of societal and cultural progress and are symbolic of a country's collective consciousness and intellect. Efforts will be made to recover rare manuscripts and books that have disappeared over time.
Libraries act as bridges between civilizations, with books being considered the common heritage of humanity. The festival highlights the transformative power of books, like Gandhiji's autobiography influenced by John Ruskin's book, 'Unto This Last'. The event was attended by ministers and dignitaries, showcasing the government's commitment to making India a knowledge superpower.
