Bareilly: As part of the activities leading up to its upcoming convocation ceremony, the Department of Regional Economics at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University organised a Book Reading Programme to encourage academic excellence and foster a stronger reading culture among students and research scholars.
The initiative was aimed at promoting the habit of reading while encouraging students to expand their knowledge, analytical skills and critical thinking through books.
Inaugurating the programme, Prof. Ashutosh Priya highlighted the enduring importance of books in personal and intellectual development. He described books as a person’s most reliable companions, capable of providing wisdom, inspiration and direction throughout life. He urged students to cultivate regular reading habits as an essential part of lifelong learning.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Bhola Khan, Head of the Department of Regional Economics, said that books serve as invaluable guides in achieving both academic excellence and meaningful life goals. He encouraged students to make reading an integral part of their daily routine to broaden their perspectives and strengthen their understanding of society and economics.
A key feature of the programme was the participation of research scholars, who presented reviews and critical analyses of books they had studied. Their presentations generated insightful discussions and reflected the department’s emphasis on independent learning and scholarly engagement.
The event was coordinated by Dr. Ruchi Dwivedi and witnessed the participation of faculty members, including Prof. Ajit Singh, Dr. Israr Khan, Dr. Subodh Dhawan and Prof. M.L. Maurya, along with research scholars and students from the department.
University officials said such academic initiatives are designed to nurture a vibrant intellectual environment while preparing students for higher learning and research. The Book Reading Programme formed part of the university’s broader efforts to promote knowledge-sharing, academic curiosity and a culture of continuous learning in the run-up to the convocation ceremony.
