Books provide

holistic knowledge and power to connect with Indian culture: Higher Education

Minister Yogendra Upadhyay

Lucknow, 13

March (HS): State Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyaya attended the

Lucknow Book Fair held at Ravindralaya, Charbagh, Lucknow, on Friday as the

chief guest. On this occasion, he visited the stalls of various publishers and

viewed books on a variety of subjects. He said that books represent a

storehouse of knowledge and provide values, ideas, and direction to society. The

Higher Education Minister said that literature is the foundation of respect for

any language and society. When the thoughts written by scholars and thinkers

are compiled in books, they become an invaluable source of knowledge for future

generations. He added that organizing book fairs is extremely important in this

regard because the availability of books on various subjects in one place

provides readers with the opportunity to gain comprehensive knowledge.

He said

that universities and colleges provide education in specific subjects, but the

expansion of comprehensive knowledge is possible only through the study of

books. Therefore, books have been called man's best friend, guide, and teacher.

He appealed to students to come to the book fair and study books on various

subjects and expand their knowledge.

The Higher

Education Minister said that while technology and mobile phone use have

increased today, it's also essential to keep the tradition of reading books

alive. He added that studying literature and books is crucial to understanding

Indian culture, traditions, and values. Books not only impart knowledge but

also connect society with values and national consciousness.

He said

that Indian culture is based on the principle of Vasudhaiva

Kutumbakam, and literature serves to keep this idea alive in society.

Events like book fairs promote a culture of reading in society and inspire the

new generation to think positively. At the end of the program, he congratulated

the organizers for the successful organization of the Lucknow Book Fair and

said that such events play an important role in promoting knowledge, culture,

and positive thinking in society. Present on the occasion were Murlidhar Ahuja,

Patron; Manoj Singh Chandel, Coordinator; T.P. Havelia, Patron; Arkash Chandel,

Director; and U.P. Tripathi, Founder, Vishwam Foundation.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi