Actor and writer Madhupal on Thursday inaugurated a three-day National Book Festival organised by Amala Medical College, Thrissur.

The festival also saw the launch of several notable books. Pulmonologist Thomas Vadakkan’s book Lung Oscillometry: Testing and Interpretation was released, along with two books by Amala’s chief administrative officer Joby Thomas: Physical Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry. Mr. Madhupal released the books.

The event was attended by various dignitaries, including Amala Hospital director Father Julious Arakkal.

The award for the Best School Library was given to Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir in Kodungalloor. Nirmalamatha Central School, Thrissur, and Vijayagiri Public School, Ashtamichira were awarded second prizes, while I.E.S. Public School, Chittilappilly, and Amala Mary Rani Public School, Puranattukara, secured third place.