Reading should not just be a way to gain knowledge, but it should also be used for skill improvement, Governor P. Sathasivam has said. He was speaking after inaugurating the Reading Day celebrations and the 21st Reading Festival at Kanakakkunnu on Sunday.
“It is a relief that now there is much reading happening over the internet. Whatever be the medium, reading should become a habit. That habit can help us in becoming responsible citizens. The library movement had a key role to play in the building of modern Kerala. Hence, it is important that we remember those like P.N. Panicker and try to follow their paths,” he said.
Education Minister C. Raveendranath, who presided over the function, said that reading should have a sense of purpose and direction.
“The way we approach a particular work is important. Being accurate in our approach can give us better reading pleasure,” he said.
A host of programmes
A number of programmes will be held in schools in the district this week in connection the Reading Week celebrations.
A vehicle of Bookmark will tour various schools from Monday to Saturday.
On Monday, a reading competition and book release will be held in all schools. Children can bring a book they like to school, exhibit it, and donate it to the school library.
Minister for Education C. Raveendranath will inaugurate a programme ‘One hour for reading’ at Karthika Thirunal Vocational and Higher Secondary School, Manacaud, on Wednesday. Children will read the books they like for one hour at the function. The Minister will read out the Reading Day message. Ten books, five brought out by the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and five by Sahithi, will also be released.
Similar programmes will be held in all schools in the district.
On Friday, a few children will interact with poet V. Madhusoodhanan Nair at his house. The valedictory of the observance will be held at SMV Government Model Higher Secondary School on Saturday.
