Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur released book Hashiye Wali Jagah, a collection of poems published by Himtaru Prakashan at Kullu today. This book is a collection of poems written by budding poets of Himachal Pradesh. It has been edited by noted poet and thinker Ganesh Gani.
Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of Himtaru Prakashan Samiti and said that such endeavours would provide an apt platform to writers of the State. While congratulating all the poets, whose poems have been published on the collection, the Chief Minister said that this publication would not only provide readers good poems to read, but also motivate the budding poets to hone their creative skills.
Secretary and Editor Himtaru Publications Kishan Shrimaan said that this collection contains poems of 38 young poets of Himachal Pradesh.
Education Minister Govind Singh Thakur, MLAs Surender Shourie and Kishori Lal were present on the occasion among others.