Importance of books discussed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 28 2014 :
Manipuri Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with the State Central Library organised a discussion on "literary forum on people and books" here on Saturday.
The opening ceremony of the discussion held at the State Central Library hall was participated by Prof H H Bihari Singh, convenor of Manipuri Language Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi as chief guest; Dr Mihir Kumar Sahoo, programme officer of Sahitya Akademi, Kolkata as guest of honour and K Sushila Devi, Joint Director of Art & Culture, Manipur as president.
During the academic session of the discussion, Prof N Rajmohon Singh of Department of Chemistry, Manipur University, said books have great influence on one's life in this 21st century which has been known as 'knowledge century' and they are the real asset.
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Education plays a key role in this century.
So, value-based education is the need of this century, he observed.
He also explained that quality education is the very foundation of a civilized society and reiterated that the knowledge of education has great impact on human life and the society today.
Renowned historian and scholar RK Jhalajit also took part in the academic session.