Nepal: Indian Embassy celebrates Reading Month with library tour, book discussion
Kathmandu, July 18
The Embassy of India in Kathmandu celebrated National Reading Month by organising a guided tour of the Nepal Bharat Library for high school students in Nepal, along with an interactive discussion on books and the importance of reading.
Sharing details of the programme, the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, in a post on X on Friday, said that the event aimed to encourage a culture of reading and learning among students.
"Celebrating the joy of reading! The Embassy of India in Kathmandu celebrated the National Reading Month, including through a guided tour of the Nepal Bharat Library for high school students in Nepal," the embassy said.
The students also took part in a discussion on the book ISRO: A Personal History, where they exchanged views on their favourite books and shared their perspectives on reading and knowledge.
"The embassy said the interaction reflected the students' enthusiasm for reading and learning.
The students also participated in an engaging discussion on the book ISRO: A Personal History and enthusiastically exchanged views on their favourite books, reflecting the passion for reading and learning," the post added.
The National Reading Month, observed annually in India from June 19 to July 18, is being celebrated with a series of reading and literacy activities aimed at promoting reading and digital reading habits among students and underprivileged communities across the country.
The month-long observance begins with National Reading Day on June 19, commemorating the contributions of PN Panicker, who is widely recognised as the "Father of the Library and Literacy Movement in Kerala".
The month-long celebration seeks to inculcate reading and digital reading habits among school students and underprivileged sections of society, contributing towards the goal of universalisation of education.
The initiative aims to foster a culture of reading, improve access to knowledge resources and encourage lifelong learning among communities across India.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Love how this connects reading with our shared heritage. But I wish these events also included books by Nepali authors or local literature—true cultural exchange goes both ways. Still, a positive step to promote reading habits. 📖✨
Interesting to see India promoting reading in Nepal. As someone who works in education, I appreciate the focus on digital reading habits too. The ISRO book sounds fascinating—great choice for sparking curiosity in students! Could this model be expanded to other countries?
Wonderful to see our embassy engaging with Nepali students like this. Reading Month is a great tradition—PN Panicker's legacy lives on. Maybe next time they could include a book exchange program? Arre, ek baat aur—would love to see similar initiatives in Indian states too! 🤗
As a librarian, I'm thrilled to see Nepal Bharat Library being used for such events. Libraries are bridges between cultures. The interactive discussion format is smart—it engages students actively rather than just listening. Hope this becomes an annual tradition! 📚🌏
While the initiative is commendable, I feel we should ensure such programs reach students in rural areas too, not just high schools in Kathmandu. That said, any effort to promote reading is welcome. Books truly open minds. 🌟
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