National Book Week
Event Start Date : 23/11/2021 Event End Date 23/11/2021
The National Book Week observation concluded at DAV Public School, Kalinga Nagar with an interactive and enriching session ‘Meet the Author’ in which eminent writer, administrative officer and winner of Odisha Sahitya Academy award Sri Deba Prasad Dash (OAS) joined as the chief guest. The programme started with welcome address by the Principal Sri Bipin Kumar Sahoo and his powerful note 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 by the chief guest. While answering a number of questions asked by the students, the chief guest highlighted on 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 organized to mark the week long observation with certificate and trophy. The guest was felicitated on behalf of the school with shawl, silver jubilee memento and sapling. The entire programme was smoothly organized under the supervision of the school Library Committee with the whole-hearted cooperation of all the members of staff.