The National Book Week observation at the DAV Public School, Kalinga Nagar here concluded with an interactive and enriching session ‘Meet the Author’ in which eminent writer, administrative officer and Odisha Sahitya Akademi award winner Deba Prasad Dash joined as chief guest. Principal Bipin Kumar Sahoo spoke on the magic touch of books in changing the lives of people in general and of the pupils in particular even in an age that heavily relies on technology.
It was followed by an interactive session with the chief guest. While answering a number of questions asked by students, Dash highlighted the decisive role of books in shaping the lives of great men and women of the world and advised the students to make reading of books a lifetime habit.
The chief guest felicitated the meritorious students of different competitions that were organised to mark the week-long observation with certificate and trophy. The guest was felicitated on behalf of the school with a shawl, a silver jubilee memento and a sapling. The programme was organised by the school’s Library Committee.