Bodoland Reading Week inaugurated to promote reading | News India

Kokrajhar (Assam), September 10 (HS). Dr. Nilut Swargiari, Executive Member, Department of Library Services, Information and Public Relations, Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) inaugurated the Bodoland Reading Week today. This reading festival has been organized by the Library Services Department of BTC and will run from September 10 to 17 in all public libraries and educational institutions of BTC.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Dr. Swargiary highlighted the benefits of reading books. “Reading is a gateway to broadening one’s horizons, enhancing cognitive abilities and developing empathy. In an age where there is an abundance of information, the ability to critically engage with different viewpoints through books is invaluable,” he said. “Inspired by our Chief Executive Member Pramod Boro’s deep love for books, this initiative is an attempt to inculcate a passion for reading, especially among the youth of BTC,” he added.

On this occasion, BTC Joint Secretary Raktim Budhagohai, Kokrajhar Girls College Principal Dr. Adram Basumatari, Information and Public Relations Department Head Zahid Ahmed Tapadar also expressed their views.

“Read books regularly, whether printed or online. The important thing is to make reading a constant part of your life,” advised Dr Rajeev Das, librarian, Kokrajhar Girls’ College. Earlier, Sansumvi Bodo, head of the library services department, welcomed the attendees and underlined the importance of Bodoland Reading Week.