'Reading Mela' concludes with 'success' ceremonies

Delhi government's initiative 'Reading Melas' aimed to improve the learning and reading skills of students concluded today with "success" ceremonies being organised at several parks, government schools and other community spaces.
Thousands of children, accompanied by their parents, joined the celebration along with School Management Committee (SMC) members.
Over 1000 'Reading Melas' were held over the last four months on every Sunday under this campaign. It was organised by SMC members in association with Delhi's government schools.
During the "success" ceremonies, children demonstrated their enhanced reading skills with their parents in the audience.
During the campaign, SMC members thanked parents for their active support to the government's efforts at home and the hundred of volunteers who joined the 'Reading Melas' to make them a success.

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said, "The Reading Melas are a remarkable example of the transformative consequences that the partnership between government and communities can result in."

He said through the 'Melas' the vision of the Education Department was implemented by the parents with the help of SMCs and the support of the Department.
"I am elated by the scale of success achieved by Reading Melas," he said.
"The government's focus on upgrading the quality of education offered in government schools has been complemented well by SMCs and activities like Reading Melas," he said.
They have contributed towards advancing the involvement of parents and the community in children's education and taking forward the government's mission of making education a public movement, he said.