Mizoram Governor Graces 80th Foundation Day of Delhi University’s Department of Library and Information Science
Aizawl, the 21st April, 2026: Mizoram Governor, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), graced the 80th Foundation Day celebration of the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Delhi, as the Chief Guest today. The event was held at the Convention Hall in the Vice Regal Lodge on the Delhi University campus.
In his address, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh emphasised the enduring value of public libraries and books, while expressing concern over the declining importance of public libraries in contemporary society. He highlighted how European countries have consistently placed strong emphasis on developing and maintaining robust public library systems. The Governor urged the audience to revive and strengthen the rich tradition of library culture, which he noted has been gradually weakening over time. “Now is the time to revive and improve them,” he asserted.
The Governor reiterated that although the role of libraries in educational institutions is evolving, they remain vital to building a strong foundation for national development. He commended India’s rich academic tradition, citing Nalanda University as a historic example of the country’s excellence in education. The Governor congratulated Delhi University’s Department of Library and Information Science on its 80th anniversary and wished it continued success.
The programme was presided over by Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh.
Mizoram Larsap-in Department of Library and Information Science, Delhi University dinchamphaphak vawi 80-na lawmna a hmanpui (Mizo)
Aizawl, the 21st April, 2026: Mizoram Larsap, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) chuan vawiin khan Department of Library and Information Science, Delhi University dinchamphaphak vawi 80-na, Convention Hall, Vice Regal Lodge, Delhi University campus-a neih chu Khuallian niin a hmanpui.
Hemi puala thu a sawiah Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh chuan Public Library leh Lehkhabute ngaihhlutawm leh tlo zia tarlangin, tunhma anga ngaihhlut an hlawh tawk ta lo chu veiawm a tih thu a sawi a. Europe ram te’n public library an dah pawimawh dante sawiin, entawntlak a tih thu a sawi a. Larsap chuan kalkhawmte chu tun hma anga library ngaihhlut nachang hre thar leh tura chahin, “Tun hi library hlutna thar thawh leh hun chu a ni,” a ti bawk.
Larsap chuan zirna ina library pawimawhna pawh a inher danglam ve zel thu sawiin, library chu ram hmasawn nana inghahna pawimawh tak anih thu a sawi a. Zirna kawnga India sulhnu ropui tak takte chhuanawm a tih thu sawiin, Nalanda University chu zirna lama sulsutu pawimawh tak anih thu a tarlang bawk a. Department of Library and Information Science, Delhi University te’n kum 80-na hmel an hmu chu a lawmpui thu sawiin, an kalzelna turah duhsakna a hlan a ni.
He hun hi Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh chuan a kaihruai a ni.
Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, PRO to Governor