Known as Youth inspiration and ‘Missile Man,’ the 11th President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has inspired the youth throughout the country with his noble works, thoughts and rich experiences in life. In memory of his distinguished and inspirational life, Vachan Prerana Din (Reading Inspiration Day) is celebrated on his birth anniversary on 15 October throughout Maharashtra. On this occasion Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce had organized a lecture on ‘How to Inculcate Reading Habits among Students.’
Dr. Rajendra Kumbhar, Professor, Library and Information Science, SPPU, was the Chief Guest of the Program. He said that reading enriches our life and gives better insight into understanding human nature. It not only improves our vocabulary and grammar but it also helps us in reading humans, nation and the society as well. It prepares us to go for higher goals and shows us how to accomplish those goals.
He urged students to read autobiographies and biographies of Steve Jobs, Sachin Tendulkar, Vergese Kurien, and Kishore Biyani and also suggested them to read books like ‘Man MeiN hai Vishwas’ by Vishwas Nangre Patil, ‘Waat Tudavtana’ by Uttam Kamble, ‘Nangarani’ by Anand Yadav.
Dr. Kumbhar said, since reading is an acquired skill, students must put in their efforts to learn the art of reading and get benefited by its tremendous benefits. He urged to at least spend an hour reading a book and said that, they “make reading dear i.e. drop everything and read.” He said reading is a perfect knowledge tonic and every student must have her/his dose of this tonic as it will sharpen their minds, encourage them to write themselves, give better ideas of entrepreneurship, and will help them in performing better in interviews.
He urged students to read autobiographies and biographies of Steve Jobs, Sachin Tendulkar, Vergese Kurien, and Kishore Biyani and also suggested them to read books like ‘Man MeiN hai Vishwas’ by Vishwas Nangre Patil, ‘Waat Tudavtana’ by Uttam Kamble, ‘Nangarani’ by Anand Yadav.
Dr. Kumbhar said, since reading is an acquired skill, students must put in their efforts to learn the art of reading and get benefited by its tremendous benefits. He urged to at least spend an hour reading a book and said that, they “make reading dear i.e. drop everything and read.” He said reading is a perfect knowledge tonic and every student must have her/his dose of this tonic as it will sharpen their minds, encourage them to write themselves, give better ideas of entrepreneurship, and will help them in performing better in interviews.
On this occasion, Dr. S.B. Kharosekar, Principal, Kaveri College introduced students to the glorious career and inspirational life of Dr. Kalam. He urged students to spend time in college library amidst the company of books and enrich their lives with the knowledge, insight, vision and inspiration they provide.
Mrs. Suchismita Mohanty, Vice President, MRs. Dhanashri Bhide, Head, Library Committee, Teaching and non-teaching staff and students in large number were present on the occasion. Mrs. Chitra Alavani compered the program.
