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Sunday, 27 September 2026

पुस्तक प्रदर्शनी 2026- Book Exhibition 2026

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NEWS COVERAGE AND 

PRINCIPAL, STUDENTS& PARENTS 

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हिंदी माह के समापन दिवस 30 सितंबर को

 पुस्तकालय में  पुस्तक प्रदर्शनी का आयोजन किया जा रहा है।

 विद्यालय परिवार सादर आमंत्रित है।

 कृपया अपने कक्षा समूह में भी इसको सांझा कीजिए। 

पी टी एम वाले दिन अभिभावकों को इसमें शिरकत करने के  लिए आग्रह कीजिए।




Memories of Last Year's Book Exhibition 2025






Event Organizing  Club -


 Organizing Team: Students of 
Authors  Club- (IX B)
  • Students: Master-Raushan, Saurav, Pratham, Siham, Daksh -
  • Kumari: Ishika Jhanvi, Annaya, Sehaj, Priyanshi.-


OUR MENTORS
STUDENTS LEAD AND ORGANISE
PARENTS SHOW INTEREST
CHILDREN ARE EXCITED
MENTORS ALSO MOTIVATE
COMUNITY PARTICIPATION

THE CORE TEAM
INNOVATION


COLLABORATION OF TEACHERS
MAKER'S SPACE
READING PROMTION

PRESS IS HERE: MEDIA LITERACY

COMMITMENT & PARTICIPATION OF PARENTS


THE ARTISTIC EXHIBITION OF HINDI BOOKS

SUBJECT INTEGRATION WITH ART EDUCATION 





HINDI SAHITYA KA BHANDAR 
  

  
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ACTIVE TEACHERS & STUDENTS 
This Year we are taking up one more innovative project 

“PEN TO PURPOSE: FROM WASTE TO WONDER” 


A GREEN PROJECT FOR SCHOOLS




 Library & Information Centre

 The PMS SHRI KV OCF Sector 29B Chandigarh library is a modern, resource-rich learning hub with nearly 12,264 plus books, strong digital infrastructure, active reader clubs, ambitious reading targets, and innovative NEP 2020-aligned projects. Serving over 1,500 users.

It blends traditional resources with digital platforms, fostering reading culture, career guidance, and holistic student development.

📚 Resources & Access

  • Access System: Open access, DDC subject-wise.
  • Books: 5774 (Accn. no. 12264) E-books: Free, online.
  • Magazines: 26 Titles & 50 copies per month
  • Digital Magazines (@ Edzter): Paid subscription planned for 2026–27.
  • Computers: 7 (PM SHRI provision).
  • Printers: 1 Xerox/Printer, 1 barcode printer
  • Reading Room: 1.
  • Furniture: 21 stacks, 2 magazine racks, 18 student tables (under renovation),
  • 3 teacher tables, 55–60 cushioned chairs.

🌟 Extension Services


  • Services: OPAC, E-LIB, Blogs, Class Libraries.
  • Junior Library Resource Room: 1.
  • Class Libraries: 15 (Classes I–V).
  • Reading Corners: 2 (Reception & Primary Resource Room).
  • Gratis Book Bank (Pustakouphar): 200+ books.

📖 Reader’s Clubs

School Reader’s Club: 5 book clubs.

  • Specialized Book Clubs:
    • Artists (VI ACB)
    • Leaders (VII ABC)
    • Sports (VIII ABC)
    • Authors (IX ABC)
    • Scientists (XI ABC)

🎯 Reading Targets

Books: 20 per student per year.

  • Magazines: 40 per student per year.
  • Newspaper Subscription: 60% Students 

📝 Activities & Programmes


  • Creative Projects: Book reviews, bookmarks, book jackets, table calendars, class magazines, career monograms, newspaper clippings.

  • Talks & Reviews: Book talks, magazine talks/reviews, flash cards, storytelling (Suno Kahani, Buno Kahani).

  • Exhibitions: 3–4 annually (e.g., Hindi Pakhwada Book Exhibition )
  • .
  • Visits: Community library visits (State Library, Chandigarh-34).

  • Feedback: Annual learning feedback (Classes VI–XII).

  • Skill Development: LSRW1 (VI–VIII), LSRW2 (IX–XII).

  • Career Guidance: Stream selection (IX–X), personality development blogs.

  • Digital Safety: Workshops/seminars (VI–XII).

  • Google Quizzes: Thematic 
  • (Foundation Day, Freedom, Vivekananda, Sports, Authors, Scientists, Artists, Health Day).

  • Also, as per KVS HQ Guidelines

💻 Digital Library & ICT

High-End PCs: 9 with Wi-Fi & broadband.

  • EG 4.0 LMS & Mobile App: Available to all members.
  • EG 4.0 Digital Resources: Cloud-based OPAC, digital magazines, blogs.
  • Mentorship: Class-wise digital magazine mentors.

📡 Outreach & Communication

Blogs: 2 (Library Blog for KVS students).

  • YouTube Channel: @VICKAS42.
  • WhatsApp Groups: 21 (Career Guidance, KV Library Teachers, Class Groups VI–XII).
  • Student Library Diary: For VI, VIII
  • Orientation Programme: Annual (April, Classes VI–XII).

🏫 Administration & Events

Routine Work:  Circulation, Acquisition, Reference Services, Stock verification (March) etc.

  • Exhibitions (6 annually):
    1. Copyright Day (April, Authors Club)
    2. Freedom Struggle (Aug, Leaders Club)
    3. Hindi–Sanskrit Sahitya (Sep, All Clubs)
    4. Culture & Festivals (Oct, Sports Club)
    5. Bal Divas (Nov, Artists Club)
    6. Reference Books (Dec, Scientists Club)

  • Pustakouphar (April): 1,252 books distributed (Classes VI–XII).

👥 Users & Circulation

Total Users: 1,501 (1,453 students + teachers).

  • Book Issue Data: As on 
    • Students: 
    • Teachers: 
    • Class Libraries: 15
    • Magazines included
    • Total Issues: 

🚀 Innovative Projects

Blog for KVS Students:

  1. Skill House - Makers Space: Hands-on learning
  2. Bhasha Sangam Corner: Reading promotion.
  3. P-Waves Blog: Student engagement.
  4. Reading Promotion initiatives.
  5. Best out of Waste
Library Book Requisition:

All the Learned Teachers are requested to Reassess their Subject / Curriculum/ Interest related Library Collection and Suggest Related Books for procurement in the session .............................. 


हिंदी पुस्तक प्रदर्शनी  २०२६ : इसमें सहयोग एवं भागीदारी करने के  लिए आप सभी  का  आभार !

Friday, 10 July 2026

Future ready Libraries

To transform Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) school libraries into Future-Ready Knowledge Hubs, the structure must shift the library's identity from a quiet book repository to a vibrant, digital-age collaboration space.

Here is the structured architecture for a one-year transformative ALAP, tailored specifically for KVS Librarians to scale the learnings from your 5-day workshop.

Program Architecture: 

The 4-Phase KVS Library Journey

 [Q1: Deconstruct & Automate] 

 [Q2: Digital Integration] 

[Q3: Community & Space ] 

 [Q4: Advocacy & Scale]

* Quarter 1: Foundation, Automation & Mindset Shift

* Deconstruct the traditional "silent custodian" mindset to become active learning facilitators.

  * Audit current resources and achieve 100% automation using tools like the

 [KVS e-Granthalaya Platform]

 (https://egranthalaya.nic.in/).

  * Establish baseline library usage and digital readiness metrics for each school. 

 * Quarter 2: Digital Integration & Information Literacy

 * Integrate open-access digital repositories like NCERT Digital Library and DIKSHA.

  * Train librarians to curate hyper-relevant digital content matching the CBSE Curriculum.

   * Launch AI-literacy, media literacy, and safe internet browsing micro-lessons for students. [2] 

* Quarter 3: Physical Space Transformation & Maker Culture

* Redesign physical library layouts into flexible, collaborative zones without major budgets.

   * Introduce "Maker Spaces" or "Tinkering Corners" within the library to blend reading with hands-on doing.

   * Deploy peer-led library clubs to make students active stakeholders in library management. [3] 

* Quarter 4: Advocacy, Impact Assessment & Scaling

* Measure the impact of the new initiatives on student footfalls and book/e-resource issue rates.

   * Host a virtual "KVS Future-Ready Library National Expo" to share best practices across regions.

   * Submit a standard operating procedure (SOP) manual to KVS Headquarters for systemic scaling.

KVS-Specific Learning Delivery Model

* Regional Clusters: Divide participants into 5-member regional cohorts for localized support.

* Monthly Virtual Sandboxes: 2-hour hands-on sessions to test new library tech tools, open-source software, and cataloguing hacks.

* Principal Alignment Touchpoints: Short quarterly alignment briefings with school Principals to ensure administrative and budget support.

Action Learning Projects (ALPs)

Every participant must execute a mandatory, measurable project in their school library. Examples include:

* The 360° Hybrid Library: Building a single-window digital portal access for students to read from home.

* The Reading Renaissance: A targeted program that successfully increases book circulation among primary students by 40%.

* Community Knowledge Bridges: Organizing weekend community reading or local history archiving projects involving parents.

Success Indicators (The Future-Ready Rubric)

| Focus Area | Traditional Metric | Future-Ready Metric (Target) |

| Space Utilization | Number of books on shelves | Percentage of student footfall per day |

| Resource Mix | Physical book count only | Hybrid ratio (Physical books + E-resources utilized) |

| Student Engagement | Pin-drop silence maintained | Number of collaborative projects born in the library |

To embed tools like e-Granthalaya, Generative AI, Voice-to-Text, Text-to-Voice, and Text-to-Animation permanently into Kendriya Vidyalayas, the one-year ALAP must focus on practical, weekly classroom integration rather than theoretical technical knowledge.

Here is the operationalized, tool-specific structure for the year-long transformation.

Program Architecture: Tool Integration Matrix

[Q1: e-Granthalaya Master] ➔ [Q2: Inclusive Audio/Voice] ➔ [Q3: AI & Animation Spaces] ➔ [Q4: National Showcase]

* Quarter 1: Automation, Advanced e-Granthalaya & Database Sync

* Transition libraries from basic entry to advanced e-Granthalaya utility (OPAC activation, digital member cards).

   * Build digital catalogs that students and teachers can search from home or classrooms via mobile.

   * Deliverable: A 100% cloud-synced, search-ready library database for every participant's KV.

* Quarter 2: Inclusive Libraries via Voice Technology (Voice-to-Text & Text-to-Voice)

* Use Voice-to-Text to allow primary students or slow learners to easily search the library catalog by voice.

   * Deploy Text-to-Voice tools (like ReadAloud, ElevenLabs, or native OS tools) to convert textbook chapters into audiobooks.

   * Deliverable: An "Audiobook Corner" or digital playlist catering specially to diverse learners and primary wings. [1, 2, 3] 

* Quarter 3: Creative Literacy via AI & Text-to-Animation

* Introduce Generative AI (like ChatGPT or Copilot) to help librarians quickly generate book summaries, quizzes, and customized reading lists.

   * Deploy Text-to-Animation platforms ( like Vyond, Animaker, or Steve.ai) to let students turn standard book summaries into animated book trailers.

   * Deliverable: A student-led "Digital Storytelling Club" using animation to review library books. [4, 5, 6, 7] 

* Quarter 4: Knowledge Management & Institutional Archiving

* Collate all digital resources, animations, and audiobooks into a central repository.

   * Train peer librarians across the region on these toolkits to create a cascading effect.

   * Deliverable: A functional, hyper-local "KVS Virtual Library Portal" ready for regional inspection.

The "Build-Along" Learning Delivery Model

Since these tools are highly practical, the delivery model shifts from passive webinars to hands-on "Build-Along" cycles.

* The Bi-Weekly Sandbox: A 90-minute virtual session where librarians do not listen to lectures, but actively create one asset (e.g., creating one animated book trailer using AI).

* Student Tech-Vanguards: Librarians train a core group of 5 student volunteers to run the voice and animation tools, offloading the daily operational work.

* Micro-Content Challenges: Monthly regional competitions for librarians to submit the best AI-generated lesson plan resource or the best animated library rule video.

Tool-Specific Action Learning Projects (ALPs)

Participants must choose and deploy one multi-month project from these specific categories:

   1. Project "Vani" (Voice Integration): Setting up a functional station where visual- or reading-impaired students can listen to Hindi/English library books using text-to-speech tools.

   2. Project "Chitra" (Animated Literature): Creating a digital catalog of 50 animated book trailers, completely produced by students, linked via QR codes pasted on physical book covers.

   3. Project "Sanchay" (AI Resource Curation): Using AI tools to curate monthly thematic resource kits (e.g., "National Science Day Kit" combining physical books, AI summaries, and relevant web links).

 Tech-Enabled Success Indicators

| Target Tool | Traditional Use Case | Future-Ready Use Case (ALAP Goal) |

| e-Granthalaya | Simple data entry behind a desk | Distributed digital access via school computers / tablets |

| Voice Tech | Not utilized | 100% accessibility for early readers via audiobooks |

| Text-to-Animation | Static chart papers / bulletin boards | QR-coded animated student reviews on library shelves |

| Generative AI | Manual searching for reading lists | Instant, personalized reading tracks designed for each student grade |

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Tuesday, 31 March 2026

CAREER CARDS - CwSN NEP 2020

 


On 31st March 2026, Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education launched the Career Cards for Children with Special Needs (CwSN) at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi. He emphasised the vision of Hon'ble Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan ji in implementing the mandate of NEP 2020 through inclusive classrooms.  

By extending opportunities for equitable career pathways, lifelong learning and active participation in the workforce for CwSN, DoSEL seeks to ensure that no learner is left behind in the journey towards Viksit Bharat. 

This initiative has been developed by UNICEF in collaboration with Pratham Education Foundation, NCERT, PSSCIVE and National Institutes for Disabilities. Senior officials from the Ministry, autonomous bodies including CBSE, KVS, NCERT, NVS and representatives from UNICEF were present during the launch.

These Career Cards are designed to advance inclusive career awareness and guidance for CwSN across all categories of disabilities.

#InclusiveEducation #CwSN #CareerGuidance #DoSEL #Education4All

Inclusive education in India - UNESCO Digital Library

Saturday, 28 March 2026

Library statistics 31-03-2026







 Library & Information Centre

 The PMS SHRI KV OCF Sector 29B Chandigarh library is a modern, resource-rich learning hub with nearly 12,264 plus books, strong digital infrastructure, active reader clubs, ambitious reading targets, and innovative NEP 2020-aligned projects. Serving over 1,500 users, it blends traditional resources with digital platforms, fostering reading culture, career guidance, and holistic student development.

📚 Resources & Access

  • Access System: Open access, DDC subject-wise.
  • Books: 5774 (Accn. no. 12264) E-books: Free, online.
  • Magazines: 26 Titles & 50 copies per month
  • Digital Magazines (@ Edzter): Paid subscription planned for 2026–27.
  • Computers: 7 (PM SHRI provision).
  • Printers: 1 Xerox/Printer, 1 barcode printer
  • Reading Room: 1.
  • Furniture: 21 stacks, 2 magazine racks, 18 student tables (under renovation),
  • 3 teacher tables, 55–60 cushioned chairs.

🌟 Extension Services

  • Services: OPAC, E-LIB, Blogs, Class Libraries.
  • Junior Library Resource Room: 1.
  • Class Libraries: 15 (Classes I–V).
  • Reading Corners: 2 (Reception & Primary Resource Room).
  • Gratis Book Bank (Pustakouphar): 200+ books.

📖 Reader’s Clubs

  • School Reader’s Club: 5 book clubs.
  • Specialized Book Clubs:
    • Artists (VI ACB)
    • Leaders (VII ABC)
    • Sports (VIII ABC)
    • Authors (IX ABC)
    • Scientists (XI ABC)

🎯 Reading Targets

  • Books: 20 per student per year.
  • Magazines: 40 per student per year.
  • Newspaper Subscription: 60% Students 

📝 Activities & Programmes

  • Creative Projects: Book reviews, bookmarks, book jackets, table calendars, class magazines, career monograms, newspaper clippings.

  • Talks & Reviews: Book talks, magazine talks/reviews, flash cards, storytelling (Suno Kahani, Buno Kahani).

  • Exhibitions: 3–4 annually (e.g., Hindi Pakhwada Book Exhibition )
  • .
  • Visits: Community library visits (State Library, Chandigarh-34).

  • Feedback: Annual learning feedback (Classes VI–XII).

  • Skill Development: LSRW1 (VI–VIII), LSRW2 (IX–XII).

  • Career Guidance: Stream selection (IX–X), personality development blogs.

  • Digital Safety: Workshops/seminars (VI–XII).

  • Google Quizzes: Thematic 
  • (Foundation Day, Freedom, Vivekananda, Sports, Authors, Scientists, Artists, Health Day).

  • Also, as per KVS HQ Guidelines

💻 Digital Library & ICT


  • High-End PCs: 9 with Wi-Fi & broadband.
  • EG 4.0 LMS & Mobile App: Available to all members.
  • EG 4.0 Digital Resources: Cloud-based OPAC, digital magazines, blogs.
  • Mentorship: Class-wise digital magazine mentors.

📡 Outreach & Communication


  • Blogs: 2 (Library Blog for KVS students).
  • YouTube Channel: @VICKAS42.
  • WhatsApp Groups: 21 (Career Guidance, KV Library Teachers, Class Groups VI–XII).
  • Student Library Diary: For VI, VIII
  • Orientation Programme: Annual (April, Classes VI–XII).

🏫 Administration & Events

  • Routine Work:  Circulation, Acquisition, Reference Services, Stock verification (March) etc.
  • Exhibitions (6 annually):
    1. Copyright Day (April, Authors Club)
    2. Freedom Struggle (Aug, Leaders Club)
    3. Hindi–Sanskrit Sahitya (Sep, All Clubs)
    4. Culture & Festivals (Oct, Sports Club)
    5. Bal Divas (Nov, Artists Club)
    6. Reference Books (Dec, Scientists Club)

  • Pustakouphar (April): 1,252 books distributed (Classes VI–XII).

👥 Users & Circulation

  • Total Users: 1,501 (1,453 students + teachers).
  • Book Issue Data: As on 
    • Students: 
    • Teachers: 
    • Class Libraries: 15
    • Magazines included
    • Total Issues: 

🚀 Innovative Projects

  1. Blog for KVS Students:
  2. Skill House - Makers Space: Hands-on learning
  3. Bhasha Sangam Corner: Reading promotion.
  4. P-Waves Blog: Student engagement.
  5. Reading Promotion initiatives.
Library Book Requisition:

All the Learned Teachers are requested to Reassess their Subject / Curriculum/ Interest related Library Collection and Suggest Related Books for procurement in the session ..............................