Overview

• Pramathesh Barua College, Bilasipara College and Sankardev Sisu Vidya Niketan held lectures on the value of paper books, presented Best Reader awards and staged traditional Grantha Pranam and Grantha Daan programmes.
• VIT-AP University hosted its National Librarians’ Day ceremony featuring a keynote by Dr Achala Munigal on Dr Ranganathan’s legacy, an orientation on research ethics and best-use awards for top library users.
• In Uttarakhand, Patanjali University vice chancellor Prof Mayank Kumar Agarwal affirmed that even in the age of artificial intelligence there is no substitute for a book and urged students to treat libraries as knowledge hubs.
• Gargaon College principal Dr Sabyasachi Mahanta urged undergraduates to prioritize original thought, ethical awareness and responsible AI usage during its spot article competition and lamp-lighting ceremony.
• Speakers across institutions highlighted the enduring power of printed books for deep learning and called on students to cultivate disciplined reading habits in the face of rising digital distractions.