Ukiyo bookstore donates books worth Rs 14,537 to State Central Library
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 17 2019:
Ukiyo bookstore, Sega road donated 20 books worth Rs 14,537 to the Central Library of Manipur today.
The list of books include fiction, poetry, academic titles from renowned writers of the world and from Manipur including Ratan Thiyam, Tayenjam Bijoykumar, Khundrakpam Brajachandra and Jodhachandra Sanasam.
The books were handed over to L Momota, Chief Librarian of the State Central Library Imphal.
A team of Ukiyo including the owner Martin Thokchom, founder of Ingenix Educare Rakesh Konjengbam, co-owner of Lanira Investment Devashor Atom discussed with the Chief Librarian regarding the upcoming Imphal Book fair, which will be held in January.
They also deliberated on ways to include more young writers in the event and provide them a platform for exposure.
Martin Thokchom expressed his happiness on being able to donate the book for the readers of the State and expressed hope that this small gesture would encourage more people to visit the library and inculcate a reading habit.