KATHMANDU, June 23: The Department of Postal Services has issued a postage stamp in honour of Shanti Mishra, the founder of the first modern library.
Secretary at the Ministry of Information and Communications, Laxmi Kumari Basnet, affixed the first cancellation mark on the stamp amidst a programme here today. Mishra is recognised for significantly contributing to the establishment of the country's first modern library in 2019 BS.
On the occasion, Secretary Basnet applauded the hard work and dedication of Mishra in transforming the Tribhuvan University (TU) Central Library established in 2016 BS into an advanced facility. She also acknowledged the Department's decision to issue the stamp in honour of the woman's contribution.
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Mishra's spouse, Narayan Mishra, spoke about the late Mishra's dedication to the development of libraries. "She chose the library over teaching career to focus on the development and further institutionalization of libraries.
TU Central Library Chair Sagar Raj Subedi said the facility is founded on the significant contributions of Mishra. The library is now home to over 4,000 collections and has already been transformed into an e-facility.
Department's Director General Manamaya Bhattarai Pangeni said a stamp is not just a piece of paper but a means for recognizing historic accomplishments and people. "Through this stamp, the Department has acknowledged the contribution of Shanti Mishra and paid homage to the modern library movement."
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