National Book Trust Launches ‘Books on Wheels’ Mobile Library in Pune
The National Book Trust (NBT) India has launched a mobile book exhibition bus titled ‘Books on Wheels’ in Pune, aiming to promote reading and bring quality literature to both rural and urban areas.
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Through this initiative, people from both rural and urban areas will get an opportunity to experience a confluence of ideas, emotions, and values through books. The project aims to strengthen the reading movement and will serve as a beautiful blend of knowledge, inspiration, and entertainment for readers, students, teachers, and parents alike.
Ahead of the upcoming Pune Book Festival, the bus was inaugurated on Thursday by State Minister for Higher and Technical Education Chandrakant Patil. Present on the occasion were NBT Director Yuvraj Malik, Pune Book Festival Chief Coordinator Rajesh Pandey, industrialist Vishal Chordia, Dr. Vinod Gaikwad, Lokmanya Multipurpose Cooperative Bank Chairman Kiran Thakur, MNGL Officer Kumar Shankaran, Deccan Education Society Board Chairman Pramod Ravat, and Yashasvi Group Chairman Vishwesh Kulkarni, among others.
The mobile bus will offer over 4,000 books in Marathi, Hindi, and English, bringing quality literature within easy reach of readers from both rural and urban regions. The collection includes special series such as:
- India – The Land and the People
- Tarun Bharati (Youth India)
- Popular Social Science
- World Literature
- National Biography Series
- Lok Sahitya Mala (People’s Literature Series)
- Prime Minister’s Mentorship Scheme for Young Authors
- India @75
- Nehru Children’s Library
- Bilingual Book Series
- Asia-Pacific Co-Publication Series
The bus team consists of five members, four of whom have come from Delhi. The entire initiative has been organized under the guidance of Shailesh Joshi.
Attractive Features of the ‘Books on Wheels’ Bus:
- Extensive interior and exterior book display
- TV screens showcasing NBT’s latest initiatives
- External digital display – informative and eye-catching
- Two air-conditioning units for a comfortable browsing experience
- 10% discount on all books
Popular Books:
- Our Parliament, Medicinal Plants, Our Environment, Human Rights, Democracy, Indian Society, Tottochan, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar are among the featured titles.
For Young Readers:
- The Search for Truth, Pollution, A Visit to the Zoo, Stories of Heroes, and The World of Trees are among the educational titles available for children.
'Books on Wheel’ is not just a bus but a moving book exhibition. Through this initiative, the love for reading will grow, and the reading movement will be enriched. As this bus travels through Pune city and its rural areas, it will greatly benefit schools and colleges, said Chandrakant Patil, Minister for Higher and Technical Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ‘Books on Wheels’ initiative by NBT?
‘Books on Wheels’ is a mobile book exhibition bus launched by the National Book Trust (NBT) India to promote reading and bring quality literature to both rural and urban areas.
When and where will the ‘Books on Wheels’ bus operate in Pune?
The bus will operate in various locations across the Pune district from October 16 to December 21, and will be stationed permanently in Pune thereafter.
What types of books are available on the ‘Books on Wheels’ bus?
The bus offers over 4,000 books in Marathi, Hindi, and English, including special series like India – The Land and the People, Tarun Bharati (Youth India), and more.
Who inaugurated the ‘Books on Wheels’ bus in Pune?
The bus was inaugurated by State Minister for Higher and Technical Education Chandrakant Patil, along with other dignitaries and officials.
What are some attractive features of the ‘Books on Wheels’ bus?
The bus features extensive interior and exterior book displays, TV screens showcasing NBT’s latest initiatives, an external digital display, two air-conditioning units, and a 10% discount on all books.
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