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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that knowledge should not be limited to literacy and that the real goal was to bring in social and economic changes.
Inaugurating the month-long ‘Reading Month’ celebration of P N Panicker Foundation in Kochi, he said, foundation of good knowledge will be followed by a super structure of a better society. The Prime Minister said, the real goal should be for bringing in social and economic growth.
Stressing the need for digital literacy, Mr. Modi said, he is happy to see that the foundation is now focusing on digital literacy and this is the need of the hour. He said, such a move can make a big difference. He also urged the youngsters to take a pledge for reading and also encourage others, adding a well read generation would help India grow.
Mr. Modi said, the youngsters have the capacity to make a better society and nation, and together we can once again make India a land of wisdom and knowledge. The Prime Minister also appealed to people to give a book instead of bouquet while greeting.
Lauding Kerala’s achievements in the field of education and literacy, Mr. Modi said, the southern state has been a torch bearer and inspiration to the country in this regard. P N Panicker was the driving spirit behind the library network in Kerala through Kerala Grandhasala Sangham (Library Association) with 47 rural libraries in 1945.