MARATHAKAM- A BOOK OF POEMS IN MALAYALAM RELEASED

Minicoy- March 8:- Shri.Anoop Thakur, Deputy Collector has released a book on Malayalam Poems titled “ Marathakam” prepared by Master Lukmanul Hakeem of Standard 10^th of JNV Minicoy for the first time in a simple function organized at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya on the evening of 7^th February 2013 by giving the first copy to the author Master Lukmanul Hakeem. The Book is first of its kind in the history of JNVs. It contains 15 poems.

In his releasing address Shri Anoop Thakur said that each student has different talents which are to be encouraged by giving ample opportunities to improve their talents. He appreciated the efforts of teachers to encourage the inborn talents students especially in this isolated Islands, the role of teachers in such attempts are commendable, he added. He greatly appreciated the venture of Master Lukmanu Hakeem to bring out a Book of poems and his enthusiastic works. He wished him all success in future.

In her presidential address Mrs Stella Hebsi Bai, Principal briefed the achievements of JNV Minicoy since 1988 in academic and extracurricular activities. She also expressed gratitude and happiness towards the sincere efforts of a student of JNV to bring out a book of poems “ Marathakam” in this particular year when JNV celebrates its Silver Jubilee.

A memento was presented to Master Lukmanul Hakeem to honour him by Dr.K.K.Mohammed, Senior Mediacl Officer and executive member of MDS which was sponsored by MDS in the function. He appreciated Master Lukmanulm Hakeem for his efforts and said that we are proud of his works which was released in Minicoy though the book is written in Malayalam. This achievement of Master Lukman in his 15^th age will be a matter of proud for JNV as well as Lakshadweep.

Kumari Shareefa and Hafeera of 8^th Std recited the poem “Marathakam” in the function. Shri, T.P.Koya, Executive Member of PTC, JNV, Shri. M.Gandhi, PGT, English, Shri. Pavan Bharathi, Hindi Teacher made felicitations in the function.

The function was commenced with prayer by students followed by a welcome address by Shri. M.V.Sailendren, Malayalam Teacher and finally Master Lukmanul Hakeem proposed a vote of thanks. In his reply address Master Lukmanul Hakeem explained about the circumstances which led him to write poems and to become poetry. He also expressed sincere thanks to those who gave him encouragement towards this success story. The function was concluded with National Anthem at 6.PM. Lakshadweep times congratulates Master Lukmanul Hakeem on this special and unique endeavor.