In an attempt to bring students closer to the world of books, INDIAreads Online Library launched ‘Literathon’, a nationwide initiative to foster greater interaction between students and the literary world.
Its inauguration recently took place at the Conference Hall, Delhi University in association with Delhi School of Economics.
The event kick-started with launch of ‘Poor Little Rich Slum’, a book by Rashmi Bansal and international management consultant Dr Deepak Gandhi.
There was also a book reading session by Member of Planning Commission Dr Syeda Hameed and Gunjan Veda who read from their new non fiction- ‘Beautiful Country: Stories from Another India’.
The event was a sincere endeavour to provide students and faculty with an opportunity to get acquainted with books and interact with renowned authors.
Literathon comprises a host of activities including book launches, talks, interactive sessions, book readings, book bazaars, creative writing workshops and online and on-the-spot competitions.
Gunjan Veda, CEO of INDIAreads says, “The initiative has been conceptualised to make not just books but even their writers more accessible.
Literathon is a celebration of books and we are hopeful that we spread this celebration in every state of India.”