Book Launch of "Kalera Bas Ki Baatein"

Kota: Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Manish Tiwari and Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM) R.R.K. Bhagwat Singh Nayaksingh ceremoniously launched the story collection *"Kalera Bas Ki Baatein"* in the auditorium of the Kota division. The book, authored by the Deputy Chief Financial Advisor of the West Central Railway, is a collection of stories. The launch event was graced by Chairman Raghuraj Singh Karmyogi, Chief Guest and literary figure Jitendra Nirmohi, and Special Guests Dr. Prabhat Kumar Singhal, former Joint Director of the Department of Information and Public Relations, along with Deputy Director of Public Relations Mohammad Mustafa. Senior railway officials and literary personalities were also present. The event was part of the Hindi Day celebrations during the Railway Fortnight.

DRM Tiwari stated that the book represents a specific region and highlighted the significance of regional literature. He called it a meaningful effort in rural storytelling and noted that writing itself is a challenging process, but completing a book is even more difficult. Prof. Aditya Kumar Gupta, Bhagwat Singh Mayank, and Jitendra Nirmohi shared insights on the content, style, and impact of the book. Rajkumar Prajapat, while sharing memories related to the writing of the book, mentioned that it comprises 22 stories and is part of a larger collection of 110 stories he has written about Kalera Bas.

The event began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and garlanding of the statue of Goddess Saraswati. Bhavna Kale presented the Saraswati Vandana. The dignitaries were also honored during the ceremony.