J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flags off Reading Marathon at Dal Lake. Thousands of students participated in this marathon organized by the National Book Trust and gave the message of reading, fitness and environmental awareness. This event was organized on completion of 6 years of NEP.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [भारत]July 25 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday flagged off the reading marathon organized as part of the Chinar Book Festival on the banks of Dal Lake. Thousands of students from colleges and universities across the Union Territory participated in this unique event, which aimed to promote reading, fitness and environmental awareness.
The marathon, organized by the National Book Trust, was part of the Chinar Book Festival and Education Week celebrations to commemorate six years of the National Education Policy (NEP). Participants held banners and placards with messages such as “No to drugs, yes to books”, highlighting the campaign’s focus on encouraging reading among youth.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha shared information on
Sharing pictures of the event on X, Sinha said that the initiative has combined education with physical fitness, while also encouraging the youth to take responsibility for protecting nature. He wrote on the With the motto of ‘Run for a Green Future’, the Reading Marathon reminds us that just as knowledge requires discipline, protecting Mother Nature requires three resolutions – make reading a daily habit, dedicate yourself to environmental protection and commit to bringing positive change in society.”
Students ran on the theme ‘Run for a Green Future’
The event was enthusiastically participated by students and young readers who ran along the banks of the beautiful Dal Lake carrying messages promoting literacy, environment protection and a drug-free society. The Reading Marathon was organized with the theme “Run for a Green Future”, combining sports and fitness with the broader objectives of promoting reading habits, raising awareness about environmental protection and encouraging social responsibility among the youth.
Objective of Chinar Book Festival
Chinar Book Festival is being organized by the National Book Trust to promote the culture of reading and learning in Jammu and Kashmir, with Reading Marathon emerging as one of its major public participation activities this year. (ANI)
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