Maharashtra government launches15 day reading campaign amongst Student

The Maharashtra government has launched a 15 day “ reading campaign amongst students” starting 1 January 2025. The scheme was announced by the Minister for Higher and Technical Education Minister of Maharashtra government Chandrakant Patil.

The state government has also set up committees at various levels that will oversee the reading campaign across the state. 

The state government has also announced that it will  honour the winners of the various activities conducted by the state government as part of the reading campaign.

Higher and Technical Education Department to lead the Campaign 

The 15 day reading campaign will be under the Higher and Technical Education Department  of the Maharashtra government. It will be held every year from 1-15 January.

Target of the Reading Campaign 

• According to the Maharashtra government the 15 days reading campaign will target college and universities students.
• Students of all the state or private run colleges /universities in the states will participate in the campaign..
• The college and universities will hold events and competitions related to reading.

Aim of the Reading Campaign 

It is part of the state government’s effort to nurture a generation that values reading as a crucial aspect of intellectual and personal growth. 

Apart from this the other aim of the campaign are as follows;

• To motivate the students to read books other than their textbooks.
• Discourage the excessive use of mobile, laptop etc.
• Conduct group reading sessions, story-telling, book discussions, workshops, competitions, and book reviews.

Chief Minister of Maharashtra : Devendra Fadnavis 

Governor of Maharashtra: C P Radhakrishnan
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