‘Sunday Story Time’, a new activity being introduced as part of ‘We Love Reading’ (Chadavatam Makishtam) initiative introduced by the Samagra Siksha wing of the Education Department, aims at inculcating reading habit among children. For its successful implementation, the Samagra Siksha wing is collaborating with the directors of Public Libraries, District Education Officers, Additional Project Coordinators of the department, principals of DIETs and volunteers of grama sachivalayams. Since libraries provided a conducive environment for reading, public libraries run by the government would become the hubs of young book-readers amidst strict adherence of the COVID-19 guidelines. “One main reading activity will be conducted by the district central libraries, branch libraries, village libraries and book deposit centres. Children in rural pockets who do not have access to libraries can assemble at a designated place for the reading sessions under the guidance of the local officials.

Source: The Hindu December 05, 2020 18:42 UTC