• Time: 11:00 pm
• Location: PIMSE

Poona Institute of Management Sciences and Entrepreneurship (PIMSE) hosted a vibrant celebration of the "Punekars are Reading" initiative as part of the Pune Book Festival on 11th December, 2024. The event took place in the Library where students and faculty members came together for an afternoon of reading and intellectual exchange.
The primary goal of the initiative was to foster a deep love for reading and to encourage intellectual growth within the academic community.
The library buzzed with energy as attendees engaged with a variety of books, spanning fiction, self-help and academic literature. The peaceful yet engaging atmosphere made it clear that reading is not just an academic activity but a source of personal joy and fulfillment. The event succeeded in demonstrating how reading can provide both intellectual growth and emotional solace.
The program concluded with a shared commitment to making reading a daily practice, further reinforcing the Institute’s dedication to nurturing lifelong learning. This event which mirrored the spirit of the Pune Book Festival left an indelible impression on all who participated marking a successful step toward building a more reading-focused and intellectually enriched community at PIMSE.