Thane, Jan 12 (PTI) Maharashtra minister Uday Samant on Sunday stressed the need to promote Marathi literature and libraries to instil a reading culture.

Speaking at a book release function, the Minister for Industries and Marathi Language, said CSR funds from private industries can be used for empowering libraries.

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The book "Sannyast Jwalamukhi" is penned by Professor Pradeep Dhawal.

The minister hailed Swami Vivekananda and called for adopting his philosophy.

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"We must instil the value of reading in society. To improve the current scenario, good writers and speakers need to emerge from every district," he added.

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