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Wednesday, 2 September 2026

PMS GRANT 2026-27

LISTED AT 13. Library Grant: Guidelines for Utilizing Library Grant for Periodicals: Rs. 20000.00

Guidelines for Utilizing Library Grant for Periodicals:

● Needs Assessment: Conduct a survey or assessment to identify the interests and educational needs of students and teachers, ensuring the periodicals selected are relevant and engaging.

● Curriculum Alignment: Choose periodicals that align with the curriculum across different subjects, including science, mathematics, language arts, social studies, and the arts. ● Age Appropriateness: Select periodicals appropriate for the age and reading level of the students in the school.

● Local and Global Perspectives: Include periodicals that offer both local and global perspectives to help students develop a broader understanding of the world.

● Quality and Reputation: Choose periodicals from reputed publishers known for high-quality content and responsible reporting.

● Subscription Management: Consider the frequency of publication and manage subscriptions efficiently to ensure timely delivery and accessibility. Student and Teacher Input: Gather feedback from students and teachers on the periodicals available in the library and adjust selections as needed.

● Budget Allocation: Allocate the library grant judiciously to maximize the variety and number of periodicals while staying within budget.

● Digital Access: Consider digital periodicals or online subscriptions to supplement the print collection and provide additional access options.

Suggestive List of Periodicals for School: 1. Science Reporter ○ Publisher: National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NISCPR), part of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) (Science Reporter covers a wide range of scientific topics, including technology, innovations, and current scientific research. It is a highly reputable source of science information.)

2. Competition Success Review ○ Publisher: Competition Review Pvt. Ltd. (While not a direct government publication, Competition Success Review (CSR) covers topics such as general knowledge, current affairs, and guidance for— competitive exams. It is beneficial for students preparing for government and other competitive exams ...........

LISTED AT 25. Reading Promotion Week

OBJECTIVE: To cultivate a lifelong reading habit and foster a love for literature among students by conducting engaging and inclusive activities under the guidance of teachers and the librarian. PROGRAMMATIC NORMS: ● Organizing quarterly Reading Week in the Vidyalaya.

● Librarian shall be the In-charge of the program.

● Activities to involve active participation of teachers, especially language teachers.

● Involve parents and alumni through book donation drives or reading sessions.

● Conducting competitions such as: o Reading Aloud o Book Review Presentations o Author Biographies o Dramatization/Role Play based on books o Storytelling Competitions o Poem Recitation o Correct Words per Minute Challenge o Reading Relay (team activity involving passage reading in turns)

● Organizing activities under Bhasha Sangam / Language Festival to encourage multilingual appreciation.

● Setting up Pop-up Libraries or Reading Corners in classrooms or common areas.

● Encouraging students to maintain a Reading Journal.

● Displaying Book of the Week and Reader of the Month on library/notice boards.

● Display and discussion of Books on NEP, Culture, Science, and Values.

● Inviting local authors, storytellers, or educators for guest sessions or readings (optional). This head may be used for the following cost:

● Cost of stationery items, flashcards, journals, etc.

● Cost of printing certificates and bookmarks.

● Cost of stop clock (if required).

● Cost of prizes for competition winners.

● Cost of mementoes for external judges/speakers (if invited).

● Cost of setting up temporary reading corners or displays. Target Group:

● Students of Classes 1 to 8. Participation may be structured grade-wise

FINANCIAL NORMS: 25000.00

LISTED AT 41. Library Books

OBJECTIVE: Equipping the School Library with textbooks and reference books. 48 PROGRAMMATIC NORMS:

● Procurement of curriculum-based textbooks from NCERT.

● Teacher reference books. ● Five year/Ten year sample papers

● NCERT Books and books from National Book Trust in the library to be procured preferably from NCERT and National Book Trust.

● NCERT Exemplars

● Lab manuals for practical subjects to be procured. Note; Sufficient number of textbook sets to be procured on the recommendation of the library committee.

FINANCIAL NORMS: Rs. 20000.00

GRAND TOTAL Rs=65000.00

Suggestive List of Books/ Reports/Guidelines for Students of KVs:

23 1. Priya The Accessibility Warrior by NCERT https://ncert.nic.in/pdf/publication/otherpublications/pawe1.pdf

2. Let's move forward – by UNESCO India - https://dsel.education.gov.in/sites/default/files/update/comic_book_eng.pdf

3. Sapno Ki Udaan by MOE and NCERT - https://ncert.nic.in/pdf/announcement/SapnoKiUdaan.pdf

4. Competency Based Practice Books for Class X & XII by CBSE

https://cbseacademic.nic.in/

5. India Year Book

https://www.amazon.in/india-year-book/s?k=india+year+book

6. 500 Career Cards developed by Ministry of Education- Letter issued by KVS on 14.08.2024 & 25.09.2024 https://dsel.education.gov.in/careers/index.html

7. Stories of Ruskin Bond

https://www.amazon.in/Books-Ruskin Bond/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3ARuskin+Bond

8. Books written by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

https://www.amazon.in/Books-A-P-J-Abdul Kalam/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3AA.P.J.+Abdul+Kalam

9. Books written by Sudha Murthy

https://www.amazon.in/Books-Sudha-Murty/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3ASud ha+Murty

10. Story collection by Munshi Prem Chand

https://www.amazon.in/Premchand-Complete-Stories-Kahaniya-Sarvshreshth/dp/9389 643333

11. Believe in Yourself by Swami Vivekananda

https://www.amazon.in/Believe-Yourself-Life-Lessons Vivekananda/dp/9389836107

12. Malgudi Days by RK Narayan, Indian Thought Publications https://www.amazon.in/Malgudi-Days-R-K-Narayan/dp/8185986177

13. Swami and friends by RK Narayan, Indian Thought Publications 24 https://www.amazon.in/Swami-Friends-R-K-Narayan/dp/8185986002

14. Stories from Panchatantra Series, Neeta Mehta Publications

https://www.amazon.in/Short-Stories-From-Panchatantra/dp/B0C9KB7RZK

15. Rain must fall – Nandita Basu

https://www.amazon.in/Rain-Must-Fall-Nandita-Basu/dp/0143454099

16. Poetic collection by Mahadevi Verma

https://www.amazon.in/Poetry-Mahadevi-Verma-Literature-Fiction/s?rh=n%3A131817 5031%2Cp_27%3AMahadevi+Verma

17. Poetic collection by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar

https://www.amazon.in/Poetry-Ramdhari-Singh-Dinkar-Literature-Fiction/s?rh=n%3A 1318175031%2Cp_lbr_books_authors_browse-bin%3ARamdhari+Singh+Dinka

18. Poetic collection by Harivansh Rai Bachchan

https://www.amazon.in/Poetry-Harivansh-Rai-Bachchan-Literature-Fiction/s?rh=n%3 A1318175031%2Cp_lbr_books_authors_browse-bin%3AHarivansh+Rai+Bachchan

19. रु चरा बालकथा:, भारतीय वज्ञानपरंपरा, चत्रकथा: - Sanskrit

20. Sanskrit Katha Maalika (Short Stories for Sanskrit Reading Practice) (by Rakesh Shashtry)

Tuesday, 1 September 2026

पठन प्रोहत्साहन 2026-27

Monday, 31 August 2026

Vigyan Pratibha Refresher Workshop being organised at ZIET Chandigarh -August 31 to September 3, 2026.

Dear Sir,

It was a pleasure speaking with you and thank you for agreeing to our request at the last moment. I am writing regarding the Vigyan Pratibha Refresher Workshop being organised at ZIET Chandigarh from August 31 to September 3, 2026.

As part of the workshop, we are planning a Teaching-Learning Lab (TLL), which provides teachers an opportunity to reflect on and improve their classroom teaching. For this session, some of the workshop participants will conduct a Learning Unit with school students, while the others will observe the session.

We would be grateful if around 30-40 students of Class IX from your school could participate in the session on September 1, 2026. The tentative schedule would be:

9:40 a.m.: Students starts from your school and reach ZIET Chandigarh

10:00-11:00 am

: Teaching-Learning Lab session

11:00–11:20 a.m.: Snack break

11:20 a.m.–12:40 p.m.: Session continues

12:45 a.m.–1:20 p.m.: Lunch

1:20 p.m.: Departure for the school

Snacks and lunch will be provided to the students at ZIET.

We will arrange IISER Mohali transport to pick up the students from your school and drop them back at the school after the session.

We would greatly appreciate your support in facilitating the participation of the students.

Thank you.

Regards,

Dr. Gurpreet Kaur

Ph: 7696955249

Project Scientific Officer

VP Team @ IISER Mohali

Contacts:

Dr. Ambresh Shivaji, Regional Coordinator [email: ashivaji@iisermohali.ac.in;]

For more information about VP, visit : https://vigyanpratibha.in/

*Parent Consent Declaration:*

I, _________ (Parent/Guardian Name), hereby grant permission for my ward _________ (Student Name, Class) to participate in the educational visit to ............................................. on .........................................

I understand that my ward will take necessary precautions for his/her safety and well-being.

*Signature of Parent/Guardian:* _________ Mob No...............................................

*Date:* _________

Saturday, 29 August 2026

Vocational Textbooks and Digital Resources

Vocational Subjects at Secondary (Grade IX & X) and

Higher Secondary Levels (Grade XI & XII)

This section contains vocational textbooks developed by the PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE) and published by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) as per the job roles aligned to the requirements of the National Skill Qualifications Framework (NSQF). The job roles pegged at NSQF levels 1 to 4 have been included in the school education and those from NSQF levels 5 to 10 are covered through higher education institutions. Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education

Please note that the NCERT textbooks are copyrighted. While copies of these textbooks may be downloaded and used as textbooks or for reference, republication is strictly prohibited. No agency or individual may make electronic or print copies of these books and redistribute them in any form whatsoever. Use of these online books as a part of digital content packages or software is also strictly prohibited. No website or online service is permitted to host these online textbooks. The entire textbook can be downloaded and used for educational purposes, provided the terms and conditions for use as mentioned in the copyright notice are adhered to.

Links for downloading the textbooks may be provided with written permission from the NCERT. Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education