The National Reading Day a tribute to PN Panicker, who played a significant role in the literacy movement in India.
Reading helps in improving memory and creativity as well as helps to reduce stress.
India observes the National Reading Day on June 19 to mark the death anniversary of Puthuvayil Narayana Panicker, referred to as PN Panicker, a well-known educator and founder of the Keralan library movement.
In 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared June 19 as the National Reading Day.Way back in 1926, Panicker, who worked as a teacher in his hometown founded his first library.
Slowly, he started 47 local libraries in order to promote reading habits among people. The libraries were set up under Travancore Library Association, which was established in 1945. Panikar’s Kerala Grandhasala Sangham spearheaded a popular cultural movement across the state.
Reading is not just a basic skill but a cornerstone of education and personal development. It enhances vocabulary, improves comprehension, and fosters critical thinking.
On this day, We have started a class library to inculcate reading habits.
As a part of the National Reading Day celebration, we distributed books to all the students and asked them to read at home.
