Inside a government school in Mandadam, students received a simple but powerful career lesson: pick up a book every day, and your future starts taking shape. The advice came from Guntur's District Education Officer at an event aimed at strengthening English skills among schoolchildren.
Read every day, build a stronger future: DEO's core message
Guntur District Education Officer said a regular reading habit can help shape students' future. The statement came during the English Language Development Initiative organised by The Hindu and VIT-AP at Zilla Praja Parishad High School, Mandadam, in Amaravati.
The message connected reading directly with long-term academic and career outcomes. For students in government schools, the remark underlined that language confidence is not built through textbooks alone.
Why this message matters for government school students
Students at ZP schools often have limited exposure to English beyond the classroom. A consistent reading habit can close that gap faster than most structured lessons.
The DEO's emphasis signals official recognition that language skills shape opportunities — from higher education entrance exams to job interviews. Reading, in this view, is not a hobby but a foundation.
What is the English Language Development Initiative?
The initiative is a collaboration between The Hindu and VIT-AP, a private university in Andhra Pradesh. It was held
