DAV University Hosts Two-Day Book Fair 2026 to Foster a Culture of Reading and Lifelong Learning

Jalandhar, November 5, 2026: DAV University, Jalandhar, organised a Two-Day Book Fair 2026 under the theme “Explore. Evolve. Excel.” at its Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC), with the objective of promoting reading habits, encouraging intellectual curiosity and providing students and faculty members access to diverse academic and literary resources.
The book fair was inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar, Worthy Vice-Chancellor, DAV University, in the gracious presence of Prof. (Dr.) S. K Arora, Registrar, DAV University along with Deans and Coordinators of various departments.
The event featured over 30 leading publishing houses—including Wiley, Routledge, Atlantic, Pearson, and CBS—who showcased a vast collection of academic textbooks, reference materials, and research publications across multiple disciplines. This diverse exhibition provided visitors with an excellent opportunity to explore a comprehensive range of educational resources.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar emphasised the significance of reading in developing critical thinking, broadening perspectives and fostering a culture of lifelong learning. He encouraged students to cultivate reading habits and make books an integral part of their academic and personal growth.
Registrar Prof. (Dr.) S.K. Arora also addressed the gathering and highlighted the importance of libraries and academic publications in strengthening the university's learning ecosystem. He appreciated the participation of reputed publishing houses and encouraged students and faculty members to utilise the opportunity to discover new books, ideas and academic resources.
The initiative provided an interactive platform for students, research scholars and faculty members to engage with publishers, discover recent academic publications and explore resources relevant to their respective disciplines.
The Book Fair was organised under the initiative of the Library Advisory Committee, under the supervision of Prof (Dr) K N Kaul, Dean, Sciences with coordination by Maninder Kaur Sood, Assistant Librarian and Incharge, Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC). The initiative reflects DAV University's continued commitment to strengthening its library resources and creating an enriching academic environment that encourages reading, research and knowledge exploration.
Through Book Fair 2026, the university reaffirmed its vision of nurturing informed, curious and lifelong learners by making quality academic resources accessible to its academic community.