This article talks about the CBSE Notification: CBSE Reading Mission and Initiatives 2024-25. Read Here!

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Reading is a fundamental skill that serves as the cornerstone of education and personal development. According to the National Achievement Survey, proficient reading skills correlate directly with academic success across subjects. This report further emphasises the critical role of reading; by highlighting that a significant percentage of students in India lack basic reading proficiency, hindering their overall learning outcomes.

Reading not only enhances mental abilities but also promotes empathy, critical thinking and a broader understanding of the world. The National Education Policy (NEP) of 2020, also emphasizes providing access to high-quality children’s literature to cultivate a reading culture across the country. These reports underscore the urgency of prioritizing and improving reading skills to ensure a literate and knowledgeable society, laying the foundation for future academic and professional achievements.

In line, with the recommendations of NEP 2020, the CBSE Reading Mission was launched on September 20, 2021, with the primary objective of fostering a strong culture of reading in all the affiliated schools nationwide. By incorporating these initiatives, CBSE aims to instil a lifelong love for reading and equip students with essential literacy skills for their academic and personal growth.

The following are some of the key activities made available under the CBSE Reading Mission for all CBSE-affiliated schools:

  • Observance of National Reading Day and Reading Week: This is celebrated every year on 19th June to honour the legacy of the late P.N. Panicker, the father of the Library Movement. The Board encourages the schools to participate in this initiative to promote reading habits among students through a range of engaging activities.

Furthermore, to promote reading amongst the students, the Board is planning to attempt the Guinness World Record for “the most children reading at one time” on 19th June 2024. This activity will be done on the CBSE online technology platform “CBSE Reading App”.

This app is thoughtfully curated to align with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP), focusing on nurturing higher-order skills such as creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, visualization and idea generation. The app contains the reading material from classes Nursery to Grade VIII in Hindi and English.

Steps to Download and Access the CBSE Reading App:

  • Go to your device’s App Store or Play Store.
  • Search for “CBSE Reading App by Freadom” in the search bar.
  • Install the app on your device.
  • Once the installation is complete, open the app.
  • Click on the ‘Get Started’ button to create your account or log in if you already have one.

It is envisaged that, the students shall simultaneously log into the CBSE Reading App to endorse the habit of reading and “promote awareness among leaders about importance of reading”. The date and time shall be informed later. The students shall be given certificates of participation.

As a preparation to the celebration of the Reading Day, the Board will be organizing online/offline workshops on the “Science of Reading” for the CBSE-affiliated school Principals and Teachers during March-June 2024. These events are aimed towards sensitising and orient “Reading” amongst the teaching fraternity.

Click here to view the official CBSE notification of CBSE Reading Mission and Initiatives 2024-25.