Ch. Sambhajinagar, Feb. 2 -- Describing children's literature as the true foundation of all literary creation, District Collector Dilip Swami on Monday called upon writers to give special attention to writing for children, stating that literature plays a vital role in shaping human life and correcting social distortions.
He was speaking at the inauguration of the first district-level Children's Literature Conference held at Jain International School in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar.
Swami said literature has the power to confront social flaws and restrain destructive tendencies, but stressed that its most meaningful impact begins with children. Referring to noted writer Sane Guruji, he said understanding children required sensitivity akin to...