National Reading Week/Month 2022
The P N Panicker Foundation and P N Panicker Vigyan Vikas Kendra have been observing the Reading Day, Reading Week, and Reading Month Celebrations since 19th June, 1996, the first annual remembrance day of Shri P N Panicker, the father of Library and Literacy Movement in Kerala.Started as a Reading Day Celebration on 19th June, 1996, by the Govt. of Kerala along with P.N. Panicker Foundation it has become a mass movement to promote to culture of reading so as to inculcate the habit of reading and promote book mindedness among school children, youth as well as the underprivileged population of the country. Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, came down to Kerala and launched the 22nd National Reading/ Digital Reading Month Celebrations on 19th June, 2017 at Kochi. The Prime Minister gave a clarion call to propagate the message of Vayichu Valaruka (Read and Grow) to 300 million Indian citizens by 2022 when the country celebrate its 75th year of independence. The Prime Minister directed P.N. Panicker Foundation to promote digital reading also so as to use digital technology in all educational tools of the country.
Reading Day Pledge
Today I stand and pledge with full faith of my ability to grow through
reading and discussions. I pledge to promote the development of
my country, Bharat, through judicious reading of books, as well as
digital reading, and through right action. I shall read books and
practice digital reading, for knowledge as well as technological
empowerment. I shall shine the light of knowledge gained, to solve
the problems I face as well the challenges that affect my country.
I realize that today we face multiple challenges, be it corruption,
substance abuse, or environmental problems. I shall make reading
a habit and and be a solution to these challenges. I shall ensure best
compliance to the legal framework of my country and shall strive
for a secure and secular atmosphere. I shall strive to raise high, the
value of knowledge, and the pride of my country with my thoughts,
words and deeds.
