A Tent Library aimed at encouraging reading habits among young learners has been inaugurated at GDMS (Primary), Middle Point, in Sri Vijaya Puram, marking a grassroots literacy initiative led by the State Library under the Directorate of Education. The facility is designed as a child-friendly reading and learning space intended to make books more accessible and the act of reading more engaging for primary school students.
The library was inaugurated by the Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Education), Chanchal Yadav, who attended the programme as chief guest. The event was also attended by the Director (Education), Vikram Singh, as guest of honour. During the visit, the chief guest interacted with students and reviewed the facilities set up under the Tent Library concept, which places reading materials in an open and informal setting rather than a conventional classroom-style environment.
The Tent Library has been established by the State Library wing of the Directorate of Education as part of efforts to strengthen reading culture at the foundational level of schooling. The model focuses on creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where children can browse through storybooks and other age-appropriate reading materials without the formality often associated with structured lessons. The approach is intended to foster a natural interest in reading during early school years.
Officials indicated that such initiatives are aligned with broader educational goals of improving literacy and promoting lifelong learning habits. By bringing books closer to children in an environment that feels less restrictive, the Tent Library concept seeks to bridge the gap between academic reading requirements and reading for pleasure. The design of the space is meant to make reading an enjoyable activity rather than an obligation linked only to examinations.
During the programme, the visiting dignitaries observed the arrangements made for students and acknowledged the effort to develop a reading-friendly environment at the grassroots level. The initiative reflects an emphasis on early exposure to books as a foundation for language development, comprehension skills and creativity among young learners. Access to diverse reading materials at a formative stage is seen as a factor that can influence academic performance and personal development over time.
The Tent Library provides children with storybooks and other reading resources in a setting that encourages free exploration of books. Such spaces are also expected to support interactive learning, where students can engage with texts beyond prescribed textbooks. By situating the library within the school campus in a distinct format, the Directorate of Education aims to integrate reading into daily school life in a more informal and inviting manner.
The programme concluded with further student interactions and a tour of the Tent Library facility. The initiative underscores the Directorate’s stated commitment to promoting literacy and strengthening the culture of reading among schoolchildren in the Islands. By focusing on primary-level learners, the effort targets an age group where reading habits are still developing and can be shaped through supportive environments.
Education authorities view such models as complementary to classroom instruction, adding an experiential dimension to learning. The Tent Library at Middle Point represents one of the steps taken to make reading spaces more accessible and child-centric, with the expectation that similar approaches could contribute to nurturing sustained interest in books among students across the school system.
