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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 ...........

PERIODICALS FOR SCHOOL :

PERIODICALS THROUGH PMSHRI FUND

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

NCERT NCERT

CBSE | Academics Unit : CBSE Publications

CBSE | Academics Unit : E-Books and Supportive Material
NCC E-Books (Developed by DGNCC)
CADET & ANO HAND BOOK 2017 Training Manuals : Common
ANOs(JD/JW)
ANOs(SD/SW)
Cadets(JD/JW)
Cadets(SD/SW)

CADET & ANO HAND BOOK 2017 Training Manuals : Specialised
Air
ANO JD/JW FINAL
ANO SD/SW FINAl
Cadet JD/JW FINAl
Cadet SD/SW FINAL

Army
ANO JD SPECIAL
ANO SPECIAL SD/SW
Cadet JD/JW SPECIAL SUBJECT
Cadet SD/SW SPECIAL SUBJECT

Navy
ANO Naval JD/JW
ANO Navy SD/SW
Cadet JD/JW Navy
Cadet SD/SW Navy

GRAND TOTAL Rs=65000.00

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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)

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

LIBRARY GRANTS UNDER PM SHRI FOR LIBRARY FINAL PHASE 2025-26

FINAL PHASE( I,II & III) Guidlines_for_PM_SHRI (2025-26) 13.06.2025.pdf - Google Drive

Overview

The PM SHRI scheme is built on six pillars, each representing a core area of focus derived from
the nine chapters of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. These pillars encompass a range
of activities, sub-activities, and components that together work towards achieving the scheme’s.
objectives.
Pillars of the PM SHRI Scheme
1. Access Infrastructure - Adequacy, Functionality, Aesthetics and Safety
o Ensures that school infrastructure is adequate, functional, aesthetically pleasing, and safe
for all students.
2. Human Resources and School Leadership
o Focuses on the recruitment, development, and effective management of teachers and
school leaders to enhance educational outcomes.
3. Management, Monitoring and Governance
o Emphasizes the importance of efficient management, continuous monitoring, and strong
governance to ensure the smooth operation of schools.
4. Beneficiary Satisfaction
o Aims to ensure that the needs and expectations of students and their families are met,
leading to higher satisfaction and better engagement with the school.
5. Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
o Seeks to implement a robust curriculum, innovative pedagogical practices,
and comprehensive assessment methods to foster effective learning.
6. Inclusive Practices and Gender Equity
o Promotes inclusive practices and ensures gender equity in all aspects of school life,
providing equal opportunities for all students.
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5. Competency Based Student Assessment
OBJECTIVE:
Competency based learning training equips educators with the skills to develop lesson plans and
teaching resources based on competency-based learning.
PROGRAMMATIC NORMS:
● Preparation of Low-Cost, Do It Yourself (DIY) type TLM by school teachers based on CBL.
● Purchase/Printing of CBSE & NCERT Exemplars based on CBL.
● Printing/Procurement of Sample papers
● Pedagogy and assessment adopted in these schools will be more experiential, holistic and
competency based.
● Focus will be on learning outcomes of every child in every grade – Assessment of Quantitative,
Verbal & Logical Reasoning Skills.
● Assessment at all levels will be based on conceptual understanding and application of knowledge to real life situations and will be competency- based.
● CBSA should be an integral part of Classroom Transaction. Each teacher must discuss CBA type
questions in regular classroom transactions so that the students will not face problems during
examinations/assessments.
FINANCIAL NORMS:-25000/-
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7. Resource Material / Activity Hand Book and Additional Support
OBJECTIVE:
A good teaching resource material /Handbook lays out the basic principles of the coursebooks
and the recommended procedures for using the book. As such it is a guide for teachers,
particularly for new teachers who may have little teacher training or classroom experience.
PROGRAMMATIC NORMS:
● Provision of Teachers’ Manuals/ Diaries Activity Handbooks, resource materials for
teachers to align their innovative pedagogies with learning outcomes and grade level
competencies.
● Preparation of No-cost, Low-Cost, Do It Yourself (DIY) type TLM by school teachers.
● Every teacher in the school could be using these resource materials to align their
innovative pedagogies with learning outcomes and grade level competencies.
● Teacher Resource material must be available in school libraries and could be accessed
whenever required
● Purchase/Printing of CBSE handbooks (https://cbseacademic.nic.in//manual.html)
● NCF SE/NCF FS /NEP/NCERT Activity handbooks /Curriculum of all stages.
● The above-mentioned activities are only suggestive in nature, schools/RO can design/
plan activities based on context or speci
ic needs.
FINANCIAL NORMS:; Rs. 200. PER TEACHER PLUS 150.00 PER TEACHER
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13. Library Grant for Sr. Secondary Schools (upto highest class XII)
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.
3. Swachh Bharat Magazine
○ Publisher: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India (This
publication highlights initiatives, news, and updates related to the Swachh Bharat
Abhiyan (Clean India Mission)
4. Sportstar
○ Publisher: The Hindu group. (Sportstar is a monthly sports magazine that covers
national and international sports, including cricket, football, tennis, badminton,
boxing, chess, hockey, and squash.)
5. Civil Services Chronicles
○ Publisher: Chronicles Publication Pvt. Ltd (The magazine publishes current affair
articles, essays, case studies and content related to current issues of national and
international importance.)
6. Banking Services Chronicles
○ Publisher: Chronicles Publication Pvt. Ltd (The books include previous years’ solved
question papers, model question papers, question banks, current affairs\, general
knowledge, reasoning, Maths and English etc.)
7. Pratiyogita Darpan
○ Publisher: Upkar Parkarshan (It is an Indian bi-lingual Magazine, focuses on current
affairs and general knowledge, especially useful for civil services and competitive
exams).
8. Tinkle
○ Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd (It includes Where Learning Meets Fun. Step
into a world of fun! Comics, jokes, riddles, reviews, quizzes, and much more! Learn
something new today!)
9. Magicpot
○ Publisher: Malayala Manorama Co. Pvt. Ltd. (It makes the child more creative
through activities, crafts, games & much more. ... Also helps the child to read more
through stories, poems and comics.)
10. Champak
○ Publisher: Delhi Press Patra Prakashan Pvt Ltd (It is a magazine for children that
helps them develop their reading, language, and creativity skills. It includes traditional
stories, illustrations, and simple language)
11. Cricket Today
○ Publisher: Delhi-based Company, Diamond Magazines, (which has the support of
very experienced professionals. Cricket Today is an ultimate ode to the cricketing
world.)
12. India Today
○ Publisher: Living Media India Limited publishes the weekly news magazine
(Highlight different news)
13. Frontline
○ Publisher: The Hindu Group of publications, an English-language news magazine that
is published every two weeks. (It includes Politics, Economics, Social issues, The
environment, Nature, Culture, and Cinema.)
14. The Week
○ Publisher: Malayala Manorama Co. Pvt. Ltd. (It is to provide readers with a balanced
perspective on current events by compiling commentary from multiple sides of a
debate.)
15. Subject Journal- Monthly
○ Physics For You
○ Chemistry today
○ Biology Today
○ Mathematics Today
16. Digital Publications from various government/autonomous bodies
○ NBT publications
○ MoE publications
○ Publication division MoI&B
○ National Digital Library, MoE
○ NCERT digital Resources
○ CBSE digital Resources
Suggestive List of Books/ Reports/Guidelines for Students of KVs:
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-RuskinBond/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3ARuskin+Bond
8. Books written by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
https://www.amazon.in/Books-A-P-J-AbdulKalam/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%3ASudha+Murty
10. Story collection by Munshi Prem Chand
https://www.amazon.in/Premchand-Complete-Stories-Kahaniya-arvshreshth/dp/9389643333
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
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%3A1318175031% 2Cp_27%3AMahadevi+Verma
17. Poetic collection by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
https://www.amazon.in/Poetry-Ramdhari-Singh-Dinkar-Literature-Fiction/s?rh=n%3A1318175031%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%3A13 18175031%2Cp_lbr_books_authors_browse-in%3AHarivansh+Rai+Bachchan
19.चिरा बालकथा:, भारतीय विज्ञानपरंपरा, चिकथा: - Sanskrit
20. Sanskrit Katha Maalika (Short Stories for Sanskrit Reading Practice) (by Rakesh Shashtry)
PeriNote: These are suggestive and can be modified according to the student’s requirements.
Feedback and record:
● Gather input from library users about their preferences and interests to make informed
decisions about periodicals and competitions.
● Photographs and short videos of activities should be recorded and uploaded on
Vidyalaya’s Social media platform and Vidyalaya’s website.
FINANCIAL NORMS:Rs.15000/- UP TO X Rs.20000/0 UP TO XII
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26. 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 certiicates 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:: RS. 25000/-
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44. Library Books
OBJECTIVE:
Equipping the School Library with textbooks and reference books.
PROGRAMMATIC NORMS:
● Procurement of curriculum based text books 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/-
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview ................................................................................................................................. 4

1. Common Guidelines ......................................................................................................... 5

2. Teaching Learning Materials (Balvatika) ....................................................................... 7

3. Teaching Learning Materials (Classes I To V) ............................................................... 9

4. Learning Enhancement Programme (LEP) / Remedial Teaching ............................... 11

5. Competency Based Student Assessment ....................................................................... 11

6. Holistic Report Cards for Students ............................................................................... 12

7. Resource Material / Activity Hand Book And Additional Support ............................. 12

8. School Readiness Modules-Module Development (Class -1) ...................................... 13

9. Science Kit and Maths Kit ................................................................................................ 14

10. Science And Maths Circle/Club ....................................................................................... 15

11. Exposure Visits ................................................................................................................. 18

12. Mentoring By Eminent Experts (National) .................................................................... 19

13. Library Grant for Sr. Secondary Schools (upto highest class XII) ............................... 20

14. Sport Equipment ............................................................................................................... 24

15. Engagement Of Yoga / Sports Teacher / Coaches ......................................................... 25

16. Musical Instruments ......................................................................................................... 26

17. 21st Century Learning And Information Skills .............................................................. 26

18. Celebration Of National Days .......................................................................................... 27

19. Bagless Days ...................................................................................................................... 27

20. Celebration Of Cultural, Academic, Sports And Annual Day .......................................... 29

21. Cyber Safety Awareness Programme ............................................................................... 30

22. Financial Support for Vocational Teacher/ Trainer (New) ........................................... 31

23. Fund For School Safety And Security ............................................................................... 32

24. Guidance And Career Counseling .................................................................................... 33

25. Parent Teacher Meet ......................................................................................................... 33

26. Reading Promotion Week ................................................................................................. 34

27. Enhancement Of School Facilities And Aesthetics .......................................................... 35

28. PM SHRI Quiz, Debate & Extempore Speech Competition ............................................. 35

29. Lab Consumable Materials ................................................................................................ 36

30. LED Lighting ..........................................................................................................................37

31. Activity Promoting Green School .......................................................................................37

32. Vegetable/Herbal / Medicinal/ Kitchen Garden...............................................................38

33. Composting facility for kitchen and garden waste ......................................................... 39

34. Organize ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’/ clean up drives .............................................................39

35. Expert Talk - Green School ................................................................................................ 40

36. Field Visits ........................................................................................................................... 41

37. Desktop Computers/ Tablets for School(Recurring) Maintenance.................................42

38. Maintenance of ATL Tinkering/ Innovation Lab (where ATL Tinkering Labs were

established

ive years ago)as per sanction order of individual School...........................42

39. Training to Girls on Self-Defence (More than 50 girl children in VI to XII) ................ 43

40. Adolescent Girls Programs .................................................................................................43

41. Community Participation ....................................................................................................44

42. Hackathon .............................................................................................................................45

43. ATL Instructor ......................................................................................................................46

44. Library Books .....................................................................................................................47

45. Citizenship skills, Constitutional values and knowledge of India ..................................47

46. Function Youth & Eco Club for Mission Life .....................................................................48

47. Colourful Dustbins painted with interesting characters for waste segregation............ 49

48. Capacity Building and Training of Teachers(STEM teachers)...........................................50

49. Digital Hardware/Software..................................................................................................50

ANNEXURE - I...........................................................................................................................51

Thursday, 2 July 2026

READING FOCUS: Magazines

Curating Magazine Resources for a Future-Ready School Library

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Policy Framework	Section / Theme	Magazine Reading Integration	Learning Outcomes
NEP 2020	Section 4.6 – Foundational Literacy & Numeracy	*Introduce age-appropriate magazines (e.g., Champak, Magic Pot) during library periods.*	Builds reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension through short, engaging texts.
NEP 2020	Section 4.23 – Holistic & Multidisciplinary Education	Use magazines from science, art, and social domains to connect subjects.	Encourages interdisciplinary learning and curiosity about real-world issues.
NEP 2020	Section 11.8 – Libraries & Reading Promotion	*Create “Magazine Corners” and organize Magazine Review Weeks.*	Develops independent reading habits and critical media literacy.
NEP 2020	Section 21 – Technology Use in Education	Explore digital magazines and e-periodicals.	Enhances digital literacy and responsible online reading.
NCF 2023	...................... Language Education – Reading for Pleasure & Information	Include magazine articles in comprehension and creative writing tasks.	Improves analytical reading and expressive writing.
NCF 2023	Art & Aesthetic Education	Analyze magazine layouts and cover designs.	Builds visual literacy and appreciation of design principles.
NCF 2023	Vocational & Media Studies	Encourage students to create class magazines or newsletters.	Fosters teamwork, editorial skills, and understanding of media ethics.
NCF 2023	Library Periods & Reading Programs	Allocate weekly “Magazine Hour” for guided reading and reflection.	Promotes sustained reading habits and self-directed learning.

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“Magazines in Schools – NEP 2020 & NCF 2023 Alignment”

NEP 2020 Highlights (Blue theme)
1. Foundational Literacy (Sec. 4.6) → Magazines for joyful reading.
2. Holistic Education (Sec. 4.23) → Interdisciplinary magazine use.
3. Libraries & Reading Promotion (Sec. 11.8) → Magazine corners, review weeks.
4. Technology Integration (Sec. 21) → Digital magazines & e-periodicals.
NCF 2023 Highlights (Green theme)
1. Language Education → Magazine articles for comprehension & writing.
2. Art & Aesthetic Education → Cover design analysis.
3. Vocational & Media Studies → Student-created class magazines.
4. Library Periods → Weekly “Magazine Hour.”
Learning Outcomes (Orange theme)
1. Critical thinking
2. Media literacy
3. Creativity & teamwork
4. Digital literacy
5. Sustained reading habits

RATIONALE: The amount spent on magazines is at par with or more than the books in a year, but the life and utility of magazines is less as compared to books. So we need to optimize the use of every rupee spent for the reader.

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LIBRARY POLICY 2025 2.4.3 Periodicals

i. The library should subscribe to up to 50 periodicals, including weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, and biannual publications. These should cover general topics, subject-specific content, children's magazines, and educational and research journals, as selected by the library committee. Subscriptions may include both digital and print formats, depending on the library's needs and budget availability.

ii. The content of the periodicals must be relevant, useful, and age-appropriate for both students and staff. They should be available in English, Hindi, and regional languages.

iii. To encourage reading habits, multiple copies of children's magazines should be..... 9 | Page

procured and distributed to class libraries at the foundational and preparatory stage for leisure reading.

iv. Periodicals may be sourced locally or subscribed to via post for a maximum duration of one year, with renewals done annually.

v. For schools with more than two sections, the number of magazine subscriptions should be increased proportionately. Conversely, in single-section schools or those with fewer users, the number of periodicals may be adjusted accordingly.

2.4.4 Newspapers i. The library should subscribe to at least 10 newspapers, including 4 national newspapers, 2 focused on business and the economy, and 2 regional newspapers. Additionally, efforts should be made to include at least 2 digital newspapers among the 10 subscriptions.

ii. The recommended distribution of newspapers by language is as follows: 4 in English, 4 in Hindi, and 2 in a regional language.

However, for schools located in regions where Hindi is the primary regional language, the total number of newspapers may decrease.

iii. To enhance reading and provide information about career opportunities, the library may also subscribe to a business daily as well as an employment newspaper ( Rojgaar Samachar) in addition to general newspapers. For schools with more than two sections, the number of newspapers (both print and digital) can be increased proportionately if required.

Furthermore, two additional copies of a national daily may be subscribed—one for display outside the library and another for the foundational and preparatory sections.

1.Definition: A book is usually a long, bound work focused on a single narrative or subject, while a magazine is a shorter, regularly published collection of articles on various/single topics, often tied to current trends or events.

Books: Examples include novels, textbooks, biographies, or encyclopedias. They are meant to be read over time and often have lasting value.
Magazines: Examples include National Geographic and TIME. They are designed to be consumed quickly and replaced by the next issue.

Considerations

Depth vs. Variety: Books provide depth on one subject, while magazines offer variety but less detail.
Durability vs. Timeliness: Books are durable and timeless; magazines are timely but disposable.
Cultural Role: Books often shape long-term knowledge and culture, while magazines capture snapshots of trends and public opinion at a given time and space.

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2. Key Differences Between a Book and a Magazine

Attribute	Book	Magazine
Format	Bound with a durable cover, often hardcover or paperback	Stapled or perfect bound, thinner and less durable
Content	Longer, in-depth narratives or focused informational content	Shorter articles, interviews, images, and diverse topics in one issue*
Frequency	Published irregularly (once, or in editions over years)	Published regularly (weekly, monthly, quarterly.....)
Purpose	Designed for long-term enjoyment, study, or reference	Focused on current events, trends, entertainment, or lifestyle.....*
Longevity	Often kept in personal libraries or collections	Typically discarded or recycled after reading
Audience Use	Readers invest time for deep reading or study	Readers skim for quick* updates, entertainment inspiration*

* Suitable for school students

3. Types of Magazines: Handmade, Print & Digital.

4. Sources of Magazines: Local Market, Vendors, Subscriptions, Free/ Gratis & Digital platforms.

5. Magazine Selection Procedure: For School Libraries Listing

Magazine Name	Frequency	Specialty / Focus Area	Approx. Price (₹)	Pages	Publisher	Editor / Chief Editor
India Today	Weekly	Current affairs, politics, economy, lifestyle	100	120–140	Living Media India Ltd.	Raj Chengappa
Business Today	Fortnightly	Business, finance, stock market, corporate trends	150	100–120	Living Media India Ltd.	Udayan Mukherjee
Outlook India	Fortnightly	News, politics, culture, social issues	145	100	Outlook Publishing (India) Pvt. Ltd.	Chinki Sinha
The Week	Weekly	Current affairs, lifestyle, health, science	180	110–130	Malayala Manorama Group	Philip Mathew
Frontline	Fortnightly	In-depth analysis of national and international issues	150	120	The Hindu Group	R. Vijaya Kumar
Filmfare	Monthly	Bollywood, celebrity interviews, entertainment	120	90–100	Worldwide Media Pvt. Ltd.	Jitesh Pillai
Vogue India	Monthly	Fashion, beauty, lifestyle, celebrity culture	395	150	Condé Nast India Pvt. Ltd.	Priya Tanna
Grihshobha	Monthly	Women’s lifestyle, family, cooking, health	75	80–100	Delhi Press	Prashant Jha
Champak	Fortnightly	Children’s stories, puzzles, moral lessons	65	60–80	Delhi Press	Editorial Board
Reader’s Digest India	Monthly	Inspirational stories, humor, health, lifestyle	110	100	India Today Group	Mohan Sivanand
Outlook Traveller	Monthly	Travel destinations, photography, culture	150	90–110	Outlook Publishing India Pvt. Ltd.	Anindita Ghosh
Autocar India	Monthly	Automobiles, reviews, test drives, industry news	199	120	Haymarket SAC Publishing	Hormazd Sorabjee
Cosmopolitan India	Monthly	Women’s fashion, beauty, lifestyle	999 (annual sub.)	100	India Today Group	Nandini Bhalla
Forbes India	Fortnightly	Business leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation	250	120	Network18 Media & Investments Ltd.	Brian Carvalho
Good Homes India	Bi-monthly	Interior design, home décor, lifestyle	149	90	Worldwide Media Pvt. Ltd.	Deepa Menon

Guidelines for Utilizing Library Grant for Periodicals

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6. User Need/ Survey

7. Magazine Availability/ Quotations/Budgets
8. Rajbhasha / KVS Norms.
9. Listing of Magazines/ Supply Order
10. Approval of Supply Order (Committee)
11. Receive / Record/ Pay

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12. UTILIZATION IN LIBRARY

Orientation : Magazine Reading

Dear Students

The library has planned to make the year 2026-27 a year of Reading Magazines in the Library.

We spend equally a good amount on the consumable print and digital media (Plz. see the magazine budget sheet) but when it comes to utilization, we are bit lacking, So to make very best use of every rupees spent on magazines we have planned to push magazine reading in readers to promote reading and make students aware of different print / non print/digital media available in the forms of Magazines / Periodicals / Research Papers ... and so on.

12.1 The Broader plan will be : Orientation: Magazine Reading

1. Know the Magazines and their types
2. Know the difference between a book and a magazine
3. Print and Digital Magazines
4. Identify and list your favorite Magazines to be life long reader
5. Contribute and Create a Class Magazine
6. Composing and creating bound versions of old valuable magazines.
7. Exploring digital magazines and subscriptions.

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12.2 Magazine reading record:

So when you come to the library, identify the magazines that are in your area of interest and read them by making the following points in your Notebook or in your mind.

12.3. Magazine review Points :

1. Title: Name Of Magazine
2. Month & Year: Mar.26
Volume NO. & Issue No. / Vol 19 Issue 8
Frequency: Weekly / Fortnightly / Monthly / Half Yearly / Yealy
3. Cost Rs....
4. Approx pages ...
5. Chief Editor / Editor Name
6. Publisher / ISSN
7. Regular columns / Features
8. Your Favorite Column
9. Special / Cover story: Picture on main cover page inside story
10. Your take-home points: at least one point to learn

12.4. Library activities related to magazines

Activity	Description	Learning Outcomes
1. Magazine Orientation Session	Introduce students to different types of magazines (children’s, science, current affairs, art, etc.) through interactive displays and discussions.	Students understand magazine categories, identify interests, and learn how to navigate print and digital formats.
2. Magazine Review Workshop	Students pick one magazine and write a short review using the “Magazine Review Points” format.	Develops analytical and writing skills; encourages critical thinking and content evaluation.
3. Create a Class Magazine	Each class designs its own magazine with student-written articles, artwork, and interviews.	Promotes creativity, teamwork, and editorial skills; builds ownership and pride in student work.
4. Magazine vs Book Debate	Conduct a debate comparing books and magazines — their purpose, longevity, and cultural impact.	Enhances communication, reasoning, and comparative analysis skills.
5. Digital Magazine Exploration	Students explore e-magazines and online subscriptions using library computers or tablets.	Improves digital literacy and awareness of modern reading platforms.
6. Magazine Display Week	Showcase new and old magazines in thematic displays (science week, art week, etc.).	Encourages browsing, curiosity, and appreciation for diverse topics.
7. Magazine Quiz	Organize a quiz based on magazine content — cover stories, editors, and features.	Reinforces attention to detail, memory, and comprehension.
8. Recycling Old Magazines	Students create crafts or collages using old magazines.	Promotes sustainability, creativity, and resourcefulness.
9. Guest Talk by Editor	Invite a local magazine editor or journalist to speak about publishing.	Provides real-world insight into media careers and the editorial process.
10. Magazine Reading Record	Students maintain a log of magazines read, noting favorite columns and take-home points.	Builds reading habits, reflection, and accountability.

12.5. Some More Implementation Ideas for KVs

Magazine Orientation Week: Introduce print and digital magazines aligned with NEP’s literacy goals.
Student Editorial Board: Connects to NCF’s experiential learning and peer collaboration.
Digital Literacy Workshop: Links to NEP’s technology integration vision.
Magazine Review Record: Supports NEP’s critical thinking and reflection outcomes.
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