12 govt. schools to get copies of The Hindu In School for academic year

The formal launch of the distribution of free copies of The Hindu In School, an initiative supported by the Manappuram Foundation, took place at their Valappad office on Tuesday. As part of the foundation’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, the project was officially inaugurated by George De Das, CEO of the foundation.

The project aims to encourage students to enhance their English language skills and better prepare themselves to meet the challenges of the future. In addition to The Hindu In School, participating schools will also receive copies of The Hindu YoungWorld and The Hindu In School Weekend tabloid, offering a well-rounded reading experience.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Das stressed on the importance of reading newspapers, highlighting how it enriches students — especially in an era where classroom education and textbooks alone were not sufficient. He noted that activities like these played a vital role in fostering a more holistic learning experience.

Suresh Kumar Pillai, general manager at The Hindu Group of Publications, enlightened the participants on how to read a newspaper and took them through the wide range of contents each of these specially curated publication for students covered.

Silpa Tresa Sebastian, CSR Head at Manappuram Foundation, also underscored the significance of newspaper reading, emphasising its role in broadening perspectives, enhancing critical thinking, and keeping students well-informed about the world around them.

Principals, teachers, and student representatives from the schools benefitting from the project attended the function.