The Research Institute of World’s Ancient Traditions Cultures and Heritage ( RIWATCH ) celebrated National Reading Day at its campus in khinjili, Lower Dibang Valley today under the theme, “Empowering Young Minds through Reading.”

The event was attended by around 80 participants including students and teachers from 5 schools and 1 hostel namely Anakum Academy, Future Foundation Academy and Government Secondary School from Abali, Countryside English School, Harupahar, Government Middle School, Iduli and Dibang Youth Library Hostel, Roing.

Students actively participated in the reading session led by the resource persons, focusing on expressing emotions and articulating ideas effectively. They showcased their skills through stage readings and theatrical performances.

The programme concluded with distribution of pictorial glossary books of Idu Mishmi published by the RIWATCH Centre for Mother Languages (RCML).