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Jharkhand Launches Statewide 'Pathan Abhiyan 2026' to Boost Reading
✍️ jharkhandstatenews.com
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 06:36 AM
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The Jharkhand government has rolled out the Pathan Abhiyan 2026, a statewide initiative aimed at fostering a reading culture across the state.
Jharkhand has announced the launch of Pathan Abhiyan 2026, a coordinated effort to turn reading into a mass movement throughout the state. The campaign, spearheaded by the state education department, will involve schools, libraries, community centres and local NGOs to organise reading sessions, book fairs and literacy workshops.
Officials said the initiative seeks to nurture a habit of regular reading among children and adults alike, aiming to improve overall literacy and educational outcomes. Mobile libraries and pop‑up reading corners are planned for remote villages to ensure wider reach.
The government has called on teachers, parents and civil society to participate actively, emphasizing that a sustained reading culture can empower citizens and support the state's development goals.
While detailed timelines and funding allocations have not been disclosed, the rollout is expected to begin in the coming weeks, with pilot activities already underway in several districts.
Stakeholders anticipate that the movement will create a lasting impact on Jharkhand's educational landscape, aligning with broader national objectives to promote literacy.
Officials said the initiative seeks to nurture a habit of regular reading among children and adults alike, aiming to improve overall literacy and educational outcomes. Mobile libraries and pop‑up reading corners are planned for remote villages to ensure wider reach.
The government has called on teachers, parents and civil society to participate actively, emphasizing that a sustained reading culture can empower citizens and support the state's development goals.
While detailed timelines and funding allocations have not been disclosed, the rollout is expected to begin in the coming weeks, with pilot activities already underway in several districts.
Stakeholders anticipate that the movement will create a lasting impact on Jharkhand's educational landscape, aligning with broader national objectives to promote literacy.