Publications
Division, a Media Unit under Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and SastaSahitya
Mandal (SSM)has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)for joint
publication of books on heroes of freedom struggle, cultural leaders and other
eminent personalities who worked towards Nation development. The agreement is a
joint initiative between the two organisations to sensitise the young
generation about India’s rich and diverse culture and history. It would promote
availability of good literature for the people on diverse topics. Secretary
I&B, Shri Ajay Mittal, Secretary, SSMProf.IndranathChoudhuri,
ADG, Publications Division, Dr.Sadhana Rout and Joint Secretary, Ministry of
I&B Shri Mihir Kumar Singh were present on the occasion.
The MoU included
joint publication of a set of 20 books out of which 10 books will be selected
through each other’s catalogue. In
addition a set of 10 small new books would be finalized on topics such as the
freedom struggle, Indian culture, ethics and values for Joint Publication.The agreement would also
provide anopportunity, for boththe organizations to enhance their reach by displaying
and offering on sale any of publications published by either of the
organizations. This MOU is valid for three years from the date of signing of this MOU,
which can be extendable for similar terms by mutual agreement.
SSM is a Trust
established by Mahatma Gandhi in 1925 and mandated to promote, develop and
publish high class literature in Hindi and to make it available to the public
at affordable prices.Since its inception SSM has brought out more than 2500
titles on Indian culture, heritage, Indian epics, & storiesand has created
a huge corpus of children literature to infuse in them the values of life and
love for the nation and humanity.
Courtesy:pib.nic.in
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