Free College Books Distributed To Students

A free college books distribution programme was organized on 12^th July 2012
by the Jaigopal Garodia Charitable Book Bank at U-Block,Anna Nagar. The chief guest Dr. C. Sylendra Babu,I.P.S., Additional Director General of Police, distributed free college books to students of several colleges in Computer Science, Engineering, Arts, Science and Commerce groups. Dr. C. Sylendra Babu,I.P.S, said that “Students should have zeal and enthusiasm in their life, work hard, achieve their goal. He quoted several inspiring examples. 

Distributing free books to nearly 250 college students, he also said it is important for students to gain knowledge and skills. He underscored the significance of hard work, honesty, integrity and involvement for the students to succeed in their endeavours.  

Further he urged the students to work for the Nation.  Recalling the services of Jaigopal Garodia who established various educational institutions in Chennai and elsewhere and many schemes for the students and society, he said the philanthropic activities of Garodia were laudable and should continue. 

Managing Trustee of Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya Trust, Ashok Kedia welcomed the gathering. The Trust had spent Rs. 80 lakh towards the purchase of books.  The Book Bank’s Chief Co-ordinator K.S. Kesavan said that the Jaigopal Garodia Charitable Book Bank is a brain child

of Jaigopal Garodia. He said the book bank grew by leaps and bounds and has seen a tremendous growth in the last 13 years. G. Vijayakumar, Principal gave an introductory speech. Many beneficiaries of the book bank were now well placed in leading companies.   In the past a few of the beneficiaries have got Anna University Gold Medals also. For details contact 26206261 Web : www.jgvvbookbank.org, e-mail : jgvvan@gmail.com