M. Leelavathy e book nook opened in Thrikkakara library

A e book nook that includes the works of Malayalam literary critic M. Leelavathy was opened at Kesari Smaraka Sahrudaya Library on Pipeline Road, Thrikkakara, on Monday (September 22). Industries Minister P. Rajeeve inaugurated the e book nook and launched an anthology of choose essays by Dr Leelavathy, who turned 98 final week.

Addressing the gathering, Dr Leelavathy stated it was readers who created writers. She was attending a public occasion after a very long time.

The e book nook was arrange on the library, which was renovated at a price of over ₹7 lakh as a part of the ‘Grandhasalakalkoppam Kalamassery’ initiative of Mr. Rajeeve, an official launch stated.

Mr. Rajeeve stated e book corners have been being arrange in libraries within the identify of 5 writers who reside within the Kalamassery constituency and have gained the Sahitya Akademi awards. He stated the Grandhasalakalkoppam Kalamassery mission was designed with the imaginative and prescient of renovating libraries in tune with the wants of the digital period. “Books value ₹12 lakh have been distributed to completely different libraries. A mission value ₹1 crore can also be being applied for 10 libraries utilizing company social duty funds,” the Minister stated.

Seema Kannan, chairperson, Kalamassery municipality, chaired the meet.