Samastipur: Samastipur Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Shri Jyoti Prakash Mishra, has launched a unique initiative aimed at promoting the habit of reading among employees and visitors. An innovative Book Showcase has been organized and set up at the DRM Headquarters, designed to capture attention and encourage engagement with literature.
The Book Showcase is more than just a display; it’s a strategically curated selection of books across various genres, prominently positioned in a high-traffic area of the headquarters. The objective, as articulated by Shri Mishra, is to make books easily accessible and to visually attract people, reminding them of the joy and value of reading in their busy lives.
“In the age of digital screens, we want to bring the magic of books back into the daily routine,” Shri Mishra stated. “This showcase is a small, innovative step to ignite curiosity and foster a reading culture within the Samastipur Division.”
The response to the initiative has been overwhelmingly positive, exceeding initial expectations. Employees and visitors are not just browsing; they are actively engaging with the books.
A voluntary checkout system has been put in place, allowing people to take the books home for reading and return them later. This system has seen significant uptake, demonstrating a genuine and widespread interest in reading among the staff.
The quick turnover and regular borrowing of titles across all categories—from fiction to short stories—highlights the success of the initiative in making reading a part of their personal time, not just their office hours.
The display features a diverse collection, including literary classics, contemporary fiction, motivational books, and publications relevant to railway operations and general knowledge. The initiative has been met with positive feedback from the staff, who appreciate the effort to create an enriching environment at the workplace.
This unique approach by the DRM to leverage a central location for intellectual promotion sets an example for other divisions and organizations seeking simple, yet effective, ways to boost literacy and engagement among their personnel.