Book Donation Drive

Theme: "Books Beyond Bars: Kitabein, Nayi Soch"

Event Date and Year: 6 April 2025 – 21 April 2025 (Jail Visit: 23 April 2025)

Event Brief Description

The Legal Aid Clinic, Pro Bono Club, and Prison Research Cell of Galgotias University organized a successful book donation drive titled 'Books Beyond Bars: Kitabein, Nayi Soch' from 6th to 21st April 2025. The drive culminated on World Book Day, 23rd April, with a visit to District Jail, Kasna. The event aimed to promote literacy, education, and rehabilitation by establishing a library within the prison.
Around 250 books were collected, including fiction, non-fiction, legal, motivational, and educational material in Hindi and English. The Legal Aid Cell team, including 36 student and 3 members and faculty, visited the jail and interacted with inmates, observing ongoing rehabilitation programs like stitching, singing, hair cutting, and computer training.
The initiative received heartfelt appreciation from the jail authorities, who provided a signed and stamped letter acknowledging the donation.

Event Detailed Description

The 'Books Beyond Bars: Kitabein, Nayi Soch' initiative was launched by Galgotias University's Legal Aid Cell, Pro Bono Club, and Prison Research Cell to enhance rehabilitation through reading. The event was actively promoted on campus, with collection points set up across departments. Students, faculty, and external contributors, including the Aruna Mithlesh Foundation, donated generously.

On 23rd April 2025, a 30-member delegation visited District Jail, Kasna. The group engaged with inmates, prison staff, and rehabilitation officers. They toured various skill development programs including tailoring, music, hair styling, and digital literacy. The students also discussed the importance of education in prison reform.’

Books collected were formally handed over during the visit. Jail authorities expressed gratitude and provided an official acknowledgment. The visit was eye-opening for students and helped sensitize them to the realities of incarceration and the transformative power of education.

Department Name: School of Law

Event Outcome

The book donation drive culminated in a meaningful visit to Kasna Jail where the donated books were formally presented. The event promoted rehabilitation and intellectual development for inmates while sensitizing students to social justice issues. The collaboration between the university and prison authority was strengthened, setting the stage for future projects focused on inmate empowerment and reformation.

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