The four institutions of Vidya Vikas Mandal namely Shree Damodar College of Commerce and Economics, G.R. Kare College of Law, R.M.S. Higher Secondary School and Vidya Vikas Academy jointly celebrated Library Day on 15th December 2014. Dr.Gopakumar Librarian of Goa University was the Chief Guest for the occasion. The President of Vidya Vikas Mandal Shri. Ganesh Daivajnya, First Vice- President Shri Nitin Kunkolienker, Chief Librarian of Vidya Vikas Mandal Ms. Manasi D. Rege, Board members of Vidya Vikas Mandal and all Principals of Vidya Vikas Mandal’s institution were present for the function.
The major highlight was the launching of Library App. for each institution which was developed and designed by Mr. Rupesh Shirodkar, System Administrator of Vidya Vikas Mandal. The President inaugurated the renovated and technology enabled reading room with facilities like Wi-fi enabled VU to use e-resources, soft music in the background with enriched ambience. The Chief Guest in his speech lauded the initiative taken by Vidya Vikas Mandal and congratulated it for launching the Library App which is the first of its kind in India. He also stressed that all the libraries need to be technology enabled.
The event was also marked the culmination of the week long activities like Story Telling, Quiz, Essay, Poster and Photography. Prizes were distributed of the events conducted and the vote of thanks was proposed by Ms. Archana Pednekar, Librarian of Vidya Vikas Academy.
