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Education
Jharkhand government school children become storytellers in JEPC reading campaign
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 09:37 AM
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Under the Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) reading initiative, government school pupils are being trained to narrate stories, aiming to boost literacy and confidence.
The Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) has launched a reading campaign that encourages government school students to become storytellers. The programme, rolled out across several districts, provides teachers with story‑telling kits and conducts workshops where children practice narrating folk tales and contemporary narratives. Organisers say the activity is designed to improve reading fluency, comprehension and public speaking skills among young learners.
Participating schools report enthusiastic response, with pupils eager to share stories in classrooms and community gatherings. Teachers note that the interactive format helps students engage more deeply with texts, fostering a love for reading beyond the syllabus.
JEPC officials highlighted that the initiative aligns with the state’s broader goal of raising literacy rates and nurturing creative expression. The campaign will continue through the academic year, with plans to expand to additional schools and incorporate digital storytelling tools in the future.
Participating schools report enthusiastic response, with pupils eager to share stories in classrooms and community gatherings. Teachers note that the interactive format helps students engage more deeply with texts, fostering a love for reading beyond the syllabus.
JEPC officials highlighted that the initiative aligns with the state’s broader goal of raising literacy rates and nurturing creative expression. The campaign will continue through the academic year, with plans to expand to additional schools and incorporate digital storytelling tools in the future.