In a concerted effort to foster a culture of reading and prioritize literacy, District Collector Ms. Yishey D Yongda inaugurated the ‘Soreng District Reads’ initiative at Hingwatar, Chakung today. The initiative, designed to cultivate a love for reading among young children, especially school kids, aims to establish silent reading chapters across the district, uniting young creative minds through the act of reading. Addressing the gathering of school children during the launch event, the District Collector emphasized the importance of ‘Soreng Reads’ in nurturing the habit of reading among children and community members alike.
This initiative not only seeks to engage young minds at the primary school level but also endeavors to mitigate gadget dependency and address various social issues prevalent in society. Ms. Yongda highlighted the numerous benefits of reading, citing its role as a coping mechanism against mental health challenges and a tool for navigating the pressures of today’s fast-paced world. She underscored the initiative’s objective of creating a safe and inclusive environment for individuals to explore reading and other creative pursuits.
Encouraging active participation from educators and volunteers, the District Collector urged teachers to conduct Read Aloud sessions in schools to captivate students’ interest. She further advised volunteers to organize reading gatherings in clusters and expand the initiative’s reach by establishing new chapters throughout the district, extending an open invitation to all to join the Silent Reading drive.
The launch event witnessed the presence of several dignitaries including Mr. DR Bista SDM (HQ), Mr. Gideon Lepcha SDM (Rinchenpong), Ms. Rajni Pega DPO (LR&DMD), representatives from AROH Foundation and Piramal Foundation, volunteers from GO Chakung, as well as student representatives from Chakung Sr Sec School, Chumbong Sec School, and Kidzee School. Additionally, recently recruited Disaster Management Assistants under LRDM Department were also in attendance, reflecting the widespread support and enthusiasm for promoting literacy in the district.
