Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday urged for the creation of reading clubs in the neighbourhood to improve the reading culture. He launched several e-projects of Publications Division including its redesigned dynamic website, mobile app ‘Digital DPD’, e-version of Rozgar Samachar and e-book ‘Satyagrah Geeta’ during his visit to Book Gallery at Soochna Bhawan.
Speaking on the occasion, Javadekar said, ‘In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to citizens in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ 2.0 programme, to make reading a habit, we should revitalise the reading culture.’ He added that the role of Rozgar Samachar can be improved when all the job listing including the private jobs are listed in the newspaper.
The minister suggested that Rozgar Samachar when distributed in the colleges will help the students to improve their skill sets and make them better suited for the job market. He said that the revamped website of Publications Division looks attractive and dynamic, updating it daily would make the people visit the site frequently.
The minister expressed happiness for the launch of a mobile app for Publications Division which would help in improving the reading habits of people in the era of e books and Kindle.
The newly revamped dynamic website (www.publicationsdivision.nic.in) with integrated payment gateway is capable of providing real time purchase facilities as well as updated information about Publications Division’s books and journals. The website will facilitate ease of purchase. All books are available on the website for sale via payment gateway of Bharatkosh.
