GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE, BAYAD
| Title of the Event/Program/Function | Book Exhibition on Umashankar Joshi Birth anniverssary |
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| Date and Time | 21-07-2026 Time: 10:00:00 |
| Venue | Library |
| Organized by | Librarian Dr.P.b.Makarani |
| Objective of the Program | 1.Promote Literary Awareness: Introduce new generations to Umashankar Joshi's massive collection of classic Gujarati poetry, essays, and plays . 2.Encourage Reading Habits: Utilize physical book displays to attract students and public readers back to printed literature. 3.Highlight Gandhian Ideology: Showcase his deep connection to humanism, peace, and social justice through his writings. 4.Provide Academic Platforms: Offer space for scholars and librarians to analyze his Jnanpith Award-winning literary contributions. 5.Preserve Cultural Heritage: Honor his historical legacy as a premier visionary, educator, and leader of Gujarati literature. |
| Chief Guest/Invited Guests | No chief guest |
| Number of Students Participants | 47 |
| Number of Faculty Participants | 5 |
| Summary of Proceedings | 0 |
| Mode of Feedback | Oral |
| Total Feedback Received | 5 |
| Summary of Feedback | The students shared highly positive feedback, noting that the event deeply inspired them to read classic Gujarati literature and explore Umashankar Joshi's historic works |
| Outcome of the Event | The event successfully revived youth interest in regional heritage by inspiring over 40 students to borrow classic Gujarati literature from the library. Attendees walked away with a deep, accessible understanding of Umashankar Joshi's Jnanpith Award-winning poetry and plays, effectively reconnecting digital-age students with printed books. Furthermore, the strong positive response prompted the institution to formally commit to hosting regular regional writer exhibitions in the future. |
| Remarks | - |
| Report Prepared by | Dr.Parvin Makarani Librarian |
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