A COMFORT ZONE FOR BIBLIOPHILES

SITTING by the window on a rainy day and reading a book with a cup of coffee is bliss.

- JEYALAKSHMI RAMANUJAM

Books have the unique power to magically teleport readers to a completely different space. From the thrill of suspense to the solace of nostalgia, each book offers a unique emotional journey. Every time you walk into a book store, bibliosmia overpowers you.

Inculcating book-reading habits, 'Valluvar Vasippu Kalam,' a community initiative has become a beacon of hope and learning for local children and youth at Kambur, a small village nestled in Kottampatti block. Started during the Covid-19 pandemic, a time marked by uncertainty and isolation, the initiative has spread its wings over last few years. The Kambur Panchayat Youth Club is channelising its energy into fostering a reading culture among the younger generation.

Explaining the formation of the forum, C Selvaraj, the coordinator of the Kambur Panchayat Youth Club, said, "During the pandemic, we established a youth readers forum to enhance awareness about panchayat administration, politics, and economics.

This initiative aimed to engage the youth more effectively in local governance.