Main Minister Pinarayi Vijayan greets a child during the “Reading Week” celebrations in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday.
Reading is far from a dying habit, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. After performing the state inauguration 30. Celebrations of reading organized by PN PNICKER Foundation here on Thursday delivered the address of the main lecture.
The main minister emphasized the evolving nature of literacy at digital age and said, “The age of reading does not end; reading is just changing.”
Instead of physical books, people have now used digital platforms and podcasts. Even though there was a change in change, these books were the basis of the wealth of knowledge, Mr. Vijayan said.
Panicker’s post
Vijayan remembered PN Panicker’s contributions and said he was one of the most important leaders of the library movement. He was considered to be taught Malayali to read. On his family Neelemperoor set up the Sanadanadharmam library to enter public life. His efforts to establish libraries throughout the state and their promotion were part of the history of the state, said the main minister.
Panicker’s message “read and grow, think and gain wisdom” was still relevant. Every adherence to reading day was a reminder of the rich culture of modern keral, he said.
National campaign
He spoke of the historical role of the state in the Reading Movement and confirmed its ongoing commitment to raise the culture of reading among its people. Celebrations mean the beginning of the monthly national campaign to support reading. Compliance will continue until 18 July, with activities including all countries, the main minister said.
The schoolchildren who participated in this event presented the pledge of reading prepared foundations. On this occasion, an ambitious project “One Lakh Vaayanasadhas” was introduced on this occasion, aimed at organizing 1,00,000 readers’ forums across the country.
He was chaired by the Minister of General Education by V. Sivankutty. Vice -President PN Panicker Foundation N. Balagopal spoke.
Published – June 19, 2025 9:31 IS IS
