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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
S. Poorvaja

From classroom libraries to competitions, students in Tamil Nadu encouraged to read more

School Education Department in Tamil Nadu has asked schools to set aside twenty minutes for reading after lunch

Following the recent launch of a reading program and a library app for schools, the government schools in Tamil Nadu are coming up with several initiatives to encourage students to read more and make good use of the libraries on campus. 

Apart from compulsory library periods this year on the timetable, the School Education department has asked all schools to set aside twenty minutes after lunch break for reading where students can read books from their school library, newspapers or magazines.

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