Cuttack: With an aim to develop spiritualism among students and create positive environment on the premises of Ravenshaw University, the authorities decided to open a library with spiritual books at the premier educational institution here.

This will be the first spiritual library in Odisha that will cater spiritual texts of all the religions and books on eminent persons.

Initially, special arrangements will be made to open the spiritual library at Kanika Library in the varsity, informed Ravenshaw University Registrar Maheswar Agasti.

On the other hand, an initiative will be made by the Computer Science department of the varsity to introduce a motivational programme for the students in the campus.

The programme will be organised in all the hostels. Later, it will be expanded to all the departments of the university.

The 1.30-minute programme will be held by the Computer Science department in each hostel twice in a month to provide the students opportunity for interaction with people achieved success in different sectors, said the programme coordinator Sashi Bhushan Nayak.

Under the programme, yoga will also be held for the students to improve their physical and mental fitness, memory and self confidence.