Surat witnessed a grand World Book Day celebration on April 23, organized by the Adani Foundation in Dahej. The event, which took place in ten primary schools across Vagra taluka of Bharuch district, aimed to promote a reading culture among young students and encourage them to explore the world of books.
As part of the Adani Utthan project, 2,465 students participated in a variety of activities during the World Book Day festival. These activities included reading different books, creating colored book tags, and designing and decorating book cover pages. Teachers also encouraged each student to pledge to read 25 to 50 books in the upcoming year.
A highlight of the event was the oath taken by the students, which emphasized the importance of reading and books. Additionally, an incentive program was created to encourage students to read extra-curricular books.
During the 2022-23 academic year, the Adani Foundation distributed approximately 2,000 books to ten government schools through their dowry program. The foundation also supported the development of library corners in Kaladara and Kolyud schools, further promoting a love for reading among students.
