Mangalore, Nov 23: “Literature has great strength in it. It can change the society hence more and more youth must be attracted towards literature in general and'Chutuku Sahithya' (Limericks) in specific,” said Minister for Health U T Khader.
He was addressing the gathering after inaugurating the 8th Chutuku Sahithya Sammelana and state-level Chutuku poets' meet at Mangaladevi Kshethra Kala Mantapa.
The convention was presided over by litterateur Prof N G Patvardhan who said that'Chutuku sahithya' holds a distinct place in the world of literature.
“It was during the'Navodaya period' that chutuku and'Hanigavana' gained importance.'Mankuthimmana Kagga' had great impact on Chutuku,” he said adding that Government should encourage such literary meets.
“There is short cut to success. Talent and perseverance are the two tools which can make a writer successful,” he said.
Kendra Chutuku Sahithya PArishat Convener M G R Aras inaugurated the book expo.
Karavali Group of Institutions President Ganesh Rao, Litterateur Prof B V Arthikaje among others were present.
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