Haryana CM Inaugurates 2nd Panchkula Book Fair with 'Knowledge and Electricity' Theme

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal yesterday inaugurated the 2nd Panchkula Book Fair, organized by six departments under the aegis of power companies in Panchkula. National Book Trust also has a special contribution in this fair. The theme of the book fair is "Haryana illuminates with the light of knowledge, knowledge flows through electricity”. Nearly 100 publishers have put stalls in the fair, in which books of Hindi, English, Urdu, Sanskrit, Punjabi, among others are available. The book fair will continue till 22



January.

Addressing the event, Haryana Chief Minister said that the coordination of language in books is akin to the mutual relationship between body and soul. He said that books not only enhance knowledge but also free us from mental stress. CM said, whenever we get time, we must read books, not just for show but to gain real knowledge. He said that in ancient times, 'Shruti Gyaan' was used to impart knowledge to the future generations.