Food 4 Thought Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting reading habits among urban children and youth, in organized 2nd Reading Decathlon—a reading-based quiz competition in which students from 12 schools across India competed in 10 intense rounds of reading challenges, lasting over 8 hours and consisting of 200 questions, to find the next Reading Champion of India. The event was supported by Cyient Foundation, the CSR arm of the company.
Various engaging parallel tracks such as the Author’s Corner, Kids Reading & Activity Corner, Storytelling Sessions, and Cozy Book Nooks provided an immersive experience, captivating readers of all ages in the daylong event held on Jan 19.
Prabhakar Atla, President and Chief Financial Officer, Cyient said, “At Cyient, we believe education is the cornerstone of societal progress. Our collaboration with Food 4 Thought Foundation reflects our shared vision of promoting reading habits, especially among urban children and youth who have access to books but may have lost interest in reading. By supporting initiatives like the Reading Decathlon, we aim to rekindle the joy of reading and empower future generations to achieve their full potential. Together, we are creating a platform that fosters intellectual curiosity and empowers future generations to achieve their potential.”
Shefali Rao, Co-Founder of the Food 4 Thought Foundation, said, “We firmly believe that a nation’s progress is to be measured not only by its GDP but also by GGP (Ghar Ghar Pustakalaya) and that fostering a culture of reading and learning is integral to shaping the citizens and leaders of tomorrow. By inspiring young minds and engaging readers across all ages, these programs are not just promoting reading habits but also building a foundation for a more informed and empowered society”
