ICBF organises KWIQ Pusthak Mela - Season 7

Doha, Qatar: Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), as part of its 40th Anniversary celebrations recently conducted KWIQ Pusthak Mela Season 7 a...

Doha, Qatar: Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), as part of its 40th Anniversary celebrations recently conducted “KWIQ Pusthak Mela- Season 7” at its premises.

The event, spearheaded by Kerala Women's Initiative Qatar (KWIQ), in association with ICBF, provided an invaluable platform for expatriate families to exchange academic books, thereby alleviating the financial strain of education for their children.

For six consecutive years, KWIQ Pusthak Mela has served as a lifeline for parents eagerly anticipating this event. Recently, parents had the opportunity to exchange their children’s old academic books for those needed for the next level of education. This practical solution not only aids families in saving money but also ensures that children have the necessary resources on time, for academic success

Even for attendees without books to exchange, the Mela offered a solution by providing access to the required books for the next level of education right at the event, making it a comprehensive resource for all educational needs. The event was graced by the presence of Indian Ambassador to Qatar, H E Vipul, who lauded the uniqueness of the event and pledged full support from the embassy for future Pusthak Mela initiatives.

ICBF Vice President, Deepak Shetty welcomed the gathering and ICBF President, Shanavas Bava, emphasising the importance of Pusthak Mela in nurturing empathy and compassion in children. KWIQ President, Anju Menon shared insights into the inception and evolution of Pusthak Mela over the past six years, highlighting the crucial support from ICC in the last three years and the event’s relocation to ICBF premises this year.