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Bring Back Library Hour
Room to Read (NGO)
The NGO was launched in 2000 in Nepal, Where it began donating books to rural communities.RTR came to India (Rajasthan)in 2003, and is currently in nine states( Andhra,Chhattisgarh,Delhi,Himachal ,Jharkhand,MP, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttarkhand). It has created 5,765 libraries in government schools.The NGO provide books for students from classes I to V and furniture such as books racks and low tables that allow children to squat on a rug and read.
RTR brings existing libraries in government schools back to life.RTR partners with government so that it can scale up and reach more children.Around the world it has benefited more than 6.5 million children.
Source :Times Of India.
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Permalink Reply by Srinivas Garimella on
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Madam, I found NO such GOVERNMENT schools having library facility in our ANDHRA PRADESH that too for upto 5th standard.
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Permalink Reply by Munesh Kumar on
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But Sir You like professional can start this type of activities from root level ...Please you try another will join you.
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Permalink Reply by Sushmita on
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Hi
A very nice effort to cultivate reading habit amongst children , but don't you think the government intervention can ruin the essence of this whole project........
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...It's very nice information and efforts made by NGO and if it get the supports of Government in terms of finance and infrastructure then not only in these states but it can be developed this thing across the nation and for needy countries also...my i m supporting to NGO and requesting to Govt. Please support to NGO..
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