I&B Min ties up with SSM for publication of books on freedom

The Publications Division under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has tied up with Sasta Sahitya Mandal (SSM) to jointly publish a range of books including those on the lives of Mahatama Gandhi, B R Ambedkar, Valmiki, Bhagat Singh, Deen Dayal Upadhyay besides those on Upanishads, Vedas and Indian culture.
The Publications Division today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for joint publication of books on heroes of freedom struggle, cultural leaders and other eminent personalities who worked towards nation development.
The MoU included joint publication of a set of 20 books out of which 10 books will be selected through each other's catalogue, an I and B ministry statement said.

Among the Publications Division books which have been selected are 'Vedgatha', 'Bodh dharm ke 2500 varsh', 'Bhagat Singh: Dastavejon ke aayine mein', 'Pandit Madanmohan Malviya', Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay etc.
The SSM books which have been chosen include 'Tagore: Ek Aatmkatha', 'Aadikavi Valmiki', 'Gandhi ki kahani' (Louis Fisher), 'Upanishad ki kahaniyan' etc.
In addition, a set of 10 small new books would be finalised on topics such as the freedom struggle, Indian culture, ethics and values for joint publication, the statement said.

SSM is a Trust established by Mahatma Gandhi in 1925 and mandated to promote, develop and publish high class literature in Hindi and to make it available to the public at affordable prices.

"The agreement would also provide an opportunity for both the organisations to enhance their reach by displaying and offering on sale any of publications published by either of the organisations. This MOU is valid for three years from the date of its signing, which can be extendable for similar terms by mutual agreement," the statement said.
Secretary I and B, Ajay Mittal, Secretary, SSM Indranath Choudhuri, ADG, Publications Division, Sadhana Rout and Joint Secretary, Ministry of I and B Mihir Kumar Singh were present on the occasion.