IFLA/UNESCO School Library Manifesto
The school library provides information and ideas that are fundamental to functioning successfully in today’s information and knowledge-based society. The school library equips students with life-long learning skills and develops the imagination, enabling them to live as responsible citizens.
National Knowledge Commission, 2005
“A library is not a building stacked with books – it is a repository and source of information and ideas, a place for learning and enquiry, and for the generation of thought and the creation of new knowledge.”
राष्ट्रीय e-पुस्तकालय (Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya)
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| राष्ट्रीय e-पुस्तकालय (Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya) is a pioneering initiative, offering a digital library that serves as a national repository of knowledge and stories, specifically curated for children and adolescents. By providing seamless access to such online content, the aim is not only to develop a habit of reading and instill a sense of pride and curiosity among young Indians regarding their heritage and achievements but also to act as a knowledge hub for the younger generations. |
levels, and enables device agnostic accessibility. The Digital Library consists of non-academic books for children and adolescents categorized in four age groups i.e., 3-8, 8-11, 11-14, and 14-18 years respectively.
The books cover different genres for children and adolescents like fiction, non-fiction, biographies, poetry, classics, comics, novels, etc. The repository of books in राष्ट्रीय e-पुस्तकालय (Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya) focuses on history, culture, scientific achievements, and other significant facets of India.
An App has been developed for the initiative, which currently hosts over 1000 books sourced from 46
publishers, encompassing in 23 languages, and spanning across 13 genres.
The link for downloading the App is given below for both Android and iOS:
National Space Day 2024
India became the fourth country to land on the moon and the first to reach its southern polar region on August 23, 2023. To honour this landmark achievement, Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced August 23 as "National Space Day"
India is celebrating its maiden National Space Day [NSpD-2024] on August 23, 2024 with the theme "Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India's Space Saga."
A myriad of events will unfold highlighting India's remarkable achievements in space, profound benefits to the society, and boundless opportunities for people from all walks of life to engage with the Indian space programme.
National Sports Day 2024
Importance of Sports in Day-to-Day Life:
Sports play a crucial role in our daily lives, offering numerous physical, mental, and social benefits:
1. Physical Health
2. Mental Well-being
3. Discipline and Time Management
4. Stress Relief
5. Self-Esteem and Confidence
In conclusion, National Sports Day and the regular practice of sports are vital for promoting a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling life. They contribute significantly to personal development and societal well-being.
International Tiger Day 2024
International Tiger Day has been held on the 29th July every year since 2010 when it was first created at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit. This was done to raise awareness of the decline of wild tiger numbers, leaving them on the brink of extinction and to encourage the celebration around the important work of Tiger conservation.
Project Tiger in India
The Indian government launched the initiative, towards the motive of conserving the tiger population, this initiative was named “Project Tiger” in 1973. The government initiated this program to draw people’s attention to the declining stage of the tiger population and implement measures to safeguard their future.
This project emphasizes habitat preservation, anti-poaching efforts, and community participation in conservation activities. This project aims to create an environment where tigers can survive, by setting up dedicated tiger reserves and deploying modern scientific management techniques.
Summer Holidays Homework - 2024
Class 3 (NCERT New Books PDF)
e-Jaadui Pitara
Do you know that NCERT, under the aegis of the Ministry of Education, Government of India has launched an app for teachers and parents of children in the foundational stage (age group 3-8 years)? This App has three AI Bots - Katha Sakhi, Parent Tara and Teacher Tara.
You can ask questions as suggested in the graphics and get instant answers from 3 AI bots.
NCERT is running a campaign called PROMPT of the day. Ask these questions to the Bots and find interesting answers too instantly.
The bots can be accessed at
Website Link: https://ejaaduipitara.ncert.gov.in/
Mobile Apps: e-Jadui Pitara (also available)
WhatsApp No: 9599961445/
Telegram:@eJaaduiPitara_bot
Find here Today’s Question:
Katha Sakhi :
● I saw my son being rude to his grandparents. I want to teach him the value of respecting elders through a story. Give me a story for that?
Parent Tara :
● Suggest some learning activities I can ask my daughter to do while I am cleaning
vegetables?
Teacher Bot :
● What things should I keep in mind while doing assessment of FLN for visually impaired children?
PRERNA UTSAV
Introduction : Prerna
SATHEE PORTAL
Introduction:
साथी पोर्टल एक ऑनलाइन मंच है जो छात्रों और शोधकर्ताओं के लिए विभिन्न शैक्षिक और अनुसंधान संसाधनों तक पहुंच प्रदान करता है। यह इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स और कंप्यूटर विज्ञान विभाग, भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान (आईआईटी) कानपुर, भारत की एक परियोजना है। पोर्टल कई संसाधनों तक पहुंच प्रदान करता है, जिसमें ई-पुस्तकें, शोध पत्र, पाठ्यक्रम सामग्री और प्रौद्योगिकी और संबंधित क्षेत्रों से संबंधित मल्टीमीडिया सामग्री शामिल है। उपयोगकर्ता संसाधनों तक पहुंचने के लिए एक खाता बना सकते हैं और अपनी सामग्री साझा करके पोर्टल में योगदान भी कर सकते हैं।
