Mysuru, February 08, 2019: Sri Samskruti Subramanya, a renowned author and book advisor from Mysuru, emphasized the importance of cultivating reading habits, stating that they are invaluable and beneficial to individuals of all ages. Addressing the audience at the “Book Publication: Editing Summit,” organized by the ‘Jaana-Jaaneyara Balaga’ in collaboration with the Kannada Book Authority, Government of Karnataka, Subramanya stressed the necessity of fostering a book culture to ensure its survival, particularly by encouraging young readers.
Subramanya participated in the summit, which aimed to address the challenges and advancements in the field of book editing. Reflecting on the revolutionary changes witnessed by the printing industry, Subramanya underscored the need for improvement in the editing process. Mistakes can occur in any sector, including printing, but it is crucial to rectify them to prevent their perpetuation in future generations. Subramanya emphasized that editing, driven by human skill rather than technology, is essential for this purpose. He commended the summit for its potential to enhance these vital skills.
Inaugurating the summit, Prof. B.V. Sambashivaiah, Chief Executive of the College, highlighted India’s impressive ranking as the 7th highest in the world in terms of the number of books published. However, he stressed the importance of maintaining quality and the demand for proficient editing. Prof. Sambashivaiah also discussed the significant job opportunities available in the expanding book publishing industry, encouraging attendees to develop their editing skills to seize these prospects.
The event witnessed the presence of Prof. M. Mahadevappa, Principal, and Dr. B.S. Sudeep, Head of the Department of PG – Kannada. The summit commenced with an invocation by Kum S. Nandini, and the vote of thanks was delivered by Sri Manojdev. Kum. K.S. Pavitra skillfully compered the program. Lecturers and students actively participated in the summit.