ACTIVITES ON READING DAY
ACTIVITES ON READING DAY
National Reading Day 2023
The National Reading day commemorates the death anniversary of PN Panicker, widely recognized as the ‘Father of the Library Movement’ in the state of Kerala. The day is observed on 19th June every year. Through his leadership in the Kerala Grandhashala Sangham, he spearheaded various initiatives that sparked a cultural revolution in Kerala, leading to the achievement of universal literacy in the state during the 1990s. This day serves as a tribute to PN Panicker’s tireless efforts in transforming society through his literacy movement in India. PN Panicker, revered as the Father of Reading, passed away on June 19, 1995.
Reading is a crucial activity that offers numerous benefits, including relaxation, learning, concentration, and the improvement of communication skills. In an era before the dominance of the internet and television, reading served as a primary medium of communication. National Reading Day, observed on the anniversary of P.N. Panicker’s death, pays homage to his visionary ideals, immense passion, and unwavering dedication to promoting reading as a catalyst for personal and societal development.
The 28th National Reading Day has being celebrated in K V Sheohar on June 19, 2023, the following week as Reading Week, and Reading Month will be celebrated from June 19 to July 18, 2023. A variety of events is being organized in K V Sheohar. Some of the glimpses are as follows :-
READING DAY PLEDGE TAKEN BY STUDENTS OF CLASS - VIII
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