will provide their input in them. The school administration needs to continuously monitor their work.

 Conclusion

 Through systematic implementation of the above mentioned simple strategies, the reading culture of our schools would be visible to all. By promoting reading for pleasure in each school; we can empower our students to become lifelong learners and have successful careers.  As Jim Knight, Minister of State for Schools and Learners, in the United Kingdom, very rightly commented that “Reading for pleasure is the key to lifelong learning. Schools with a real culture of reading will be able to give their pupils the key to learning independently so that they can fulfil their potential.

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