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“A Book is a World — Reading is a Journey of Discovery”
A meaningful celebration of books, reading and knowledge unfolded at National High School, Barkur, with the inauguration of the two-day Books Exhibition 2026 on 29 August 2026. The exhibition, organised jointly by National High School, Interact Club of NHS and Sujnana National PU College, aims to cultivate the habit of reading and provide students with an opportunity to explore the fascinating world of books.
The programme commenced at 10.00 a.m. sharp with a prayer service led by the students.
Principal Prakash Acharya, Sujnana National PU College Barkur, extended a warm and cordial welcome to all guests and students...
Mr. G.P. Prabhakara, Sanskrit and English Language Teacher and the driving force behind the initiative, on behalf of the organisers, in his crisp and motivational introductory address set the tone for a memorable celebration of books and learning.
The function was presided over by Mr. B. Shantarama Shetty, President, Barkur Educational Society (BES). In his presidential address, he expressed his appreciation to National High School, the Interact Club of NHS and Sujnana National PU College for joining hands to organise the Books Exhibition and creating a valuable learning opportunity for students.
The traditional lighting of the lamp marked the formal inauguration, followed by an inspiring inaugural address by Dr. Shripada Bhat, which proved to be one of the highlights of the programme. With remarkable clarity and insight, Dr. Bhat spoke about the importance of books and the habit of reading. He beautifully observed that visiting a library is not merely an opportunity to open our minds to knowledge, but an experience comparable to embarking on a world tour through the pages of books. His thought-provoking words captivated the audience.
Dr. Ramesh Shetty, President, Sujnana Educational Trust, Kundapura, appreciated the initiative and opined that such book exhibitions should become a regular annual feature in every educational institution, thereby nurturing a strong reading culture among young minds.
Mrs. Uma, Education Department, Brahmavar, lauded the sincere efforts of the organisers and called upon students to make the best use of the opportunity to enrich their knowledge and experience the joy and pleasure of reading.
Mr. Archibald Furtado, Coordinator, National Group of Educational Institutions, conveyed his best wishes for the success of the exhibition and congratulated Mr. G. P. Prabhakara and his team, including Headmistress Mrs. Hemavathy P. S., for turning the idea into reality.
The dignitaries present on the dais included Mr. Bhaskar Shetty, Principal, Government Degree College, Barkur, and Prof. Prakash Acharya, Principal, Sujnana National PU College.
Mrs Likhita Kotary, Principal of SVVN English Medium High School, Mr Udaya Shetty HM of National Primary School, Management Committee Members Mr Gojuldas Kamath, Media representatives and well-wishers.
Mr. Maruthi, Kannada Teacher, compered the programme meticulously, while Headmistress Mrs. Hemavathy P. S. proposed the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to everyone whose cooperation and support made the initiative possible.
Two Days of Reading, Discovery and Inspiration
The Books Exhibition, being held on 29 and 30 August, features a wide variety of books carefully arranged with the active participation of students. Students and teachers from all educational institutions under the Barkur Educational Society, as well as neighbouring schools, are expected to visit the exhibition.
A special attraction is the opportunity for visitors to purchase a wide range of books at discounted rates, making quality reading material accessible to students and book lovers.
The wholehearted cooperation extended by the teaching fraternity of Hanehalli Primary School, National High School and Sujnana National PU College has added strength and spirit to this meaningful initiative.
More than an exhibition of books, the event is a celebration of reading itself—an invitation to children and young minds to discover new ideas, travel through different worlds, meet unforgettable characters and acquire knowledge beyond the boundaries of the classroom.
At Barkur, the pages are turning—and with every page, a new world is waiting to be discovered.