Webinar

The Mahamana Library Science Alumni Association (MAHALISA), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, organised a webinar on the theme “Libraries for Nation Building; Shaping Minds, Shaping the Future.”  At the beginning, Dr. Navneet Kumar Sharma (INFLIBNET, Gandhinagar) gave a brief introduction of  MAHALISA. The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Devika P. Madalli, Director, INFLIBNET Centre, who highlighted the transformative role of libraries in shaping knowledge and fostering national development. Prof. Aditya Tripathi, Department of Library and Information Science, BHU, also addressed the participants as a distinguished speaker.  Dr. Vinit Kumar (BBAU, Lucknow) conducted the Question & Answer session in which many participants from all over the country asked questions. The webinar witnessed the participation of more than 100 professionals and scholars from across India. The program was convened and compered by Dr. Vinit Kumar (BBAU, Lucknow) and Dr. Vipin Pandey (HBTU, Kanpur). Dr. Manish Yadav (Librarian, SPMGDC) proposed a formal vote of thanks.