School Education – School Libraries – Strengthening of School Libraries – Certain - Instructions - Issued.

The attention of the Regional Joint Directors and District Education Officers is drawn

to the letter of Sri. Ramamohan Rao Kakani, Secretary, BREAD Society, Kakinada

in reference read above. It is hereby informed that, during the last ten years, the BREAD

Society has established 1,158 children's libraries in Government High Schools, out of which

680 schools are in Andhra Pradesh and 478 schools are in Telangana State. The main

objective of the BREAD Society is to inculcate reading habits among students. The

Society also replenishes new books to all existing libraries to keep the libraries vibrant and

every year awards prizes to 10 students, two from each class for the best book reviews

submitted by them. It has also developed processes and systems to operate the libraries. It has

also conducted trainings for teachers to ensure effective functioning of the BREAD Libraries.

A copy of list of Bread Library schools is enclosed herewith.

Under Samagra Shiksha Program, cited 2 above, funds are provided for Primary

schools and Secondary schools to purchase Library books and facilitate students to develop

reading habits.You are also aware that in the Academic Calendar released by SCERT, cited 3

above, one class is scheduled for Library activities for each grade. Further, programs like

Patanotsavam, book reading, book review, etc. activities/programs are also conducted.

In the above context, it is informed that close coordination may be ensured with

BREAD Society representatives and make best use of the Libraries supported and

strengthened by them. the following guidelines are issued for establishment / running of the

BREAD Children’s Library effectively in the Schools: