Perumkulam Kerala's 1st Book Village

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Perumkulam, situated in the scenic landscape of Kerala, proudly holds the title of being the state's inaugural "Pusthakagramam (village of books)." This esteemed recognition was bestowed upon it on June 19, a date commemorated as National Reading Day.

On June 19, Perumkulam, nestled in Kerala's Kollam district, achieved the prestigious distinction of being declared a "Pusthaka Gramam" (village of books) by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. This noteworthy declaration, made on National Reading Day, marks Perumkulam as Kerala's inaugural village of books, with its literary nucleus being the Bapuji Smaraka Vayanasala.
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The conceptualization of Perumkulam as a village of books was initially articulated in June 2020 by the renowned writer MT Vasudevan Nair. The inspiration behind this visionary initiative was drawn from Bhilar, a village in Maharashtra's Satara district, which was accorded the title of "Pustakanch Gaav" (village of books) in 2017. Bhilar had ingeniously designed spaces adorned with books to foster a culture of reading. The dedicated members of Bapuji Smaraka Vayanasala were resolute in emulating this model in their community of approximately 5,000 residents, thus turning a cherished dream into reality.

Pusthakakramam aims to create a literary and cultural hub, fostering a love for books and reading. The village has bookstalls, libraries, and reading spaces. It's designed to encourage a vibrant literary community, making it a unique destination for bibliophiles in Kerala.

Pusthakappura, India's largest book sculpture, graces Pusthakagramam as a Bappuji Smaraka Vayanasala initiative, generously sponsored by the Dr. RATISH BABU Memorial Charitable Foundation. Skillfully designed by Prakash Varma of Satva Design and brought to life by the talented sculptor Guruprasad Ayyappan, it stands as a testament to the celebration of literature and the enduring spirit of the written word.

Pusthakappura Google Maps

https://maps.app.goo.gl/VbzrMamNXutV2pXSA?g_st=ic


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