Former University Head Opens Reading Haven at Dental Clinic

In a move blending healthcare with holistic wellness, the former Vice-Chancellor of Ambedkar University emphasized the power of literature to soothe anxious minds in clinical settings. Hanumanthu Lajapathirai inaugurated a thoughtfully stocked library at V Dental Care in Vizianagaram on Sunday, September 13, 2026, highlighting how reading materials can transform waiting rooms into spaces of calm and curiosity.

A Vision for Enriching Wait Times

Lajapathirai passionately argued that hospitals and clinics should proactively provide reading materials, offering a meaningful pastime for those bracing for appointments. His presence lent academic weight to the initiative, reinforcing the idea that learning and leisure can coexist even in medical environments.

More Than Just Books

The library isn’t just for adults. V Dental Care Director K.M.K. Ramesh pointed out that children’s books received special attention, ensuring that parents accompanying young patients could also rediscover the joy of reading. It’s a subtle nudge toward family literacy, nestled within a healthcare practice.

“To cultivate the habit of reading among patients, hospitals must provide reading materials as a pastime for those waiting in the waiting room.” — Hanumanthu Lajapathirai

Community Effort

This initiative emerged from a collaboration between V Dental Care and Vizianagaram Reads, an organization dedicated to promoting reading habits. Also present were Rotary Club Central director Kalyan Viswanath and Vizianagaram Reads founder R. Eswar, signaling broad community support for blending dental care with intellectual care.