The Uttar Pradesh government has made daily newspaper reading mandatory in government schools in an attempt to address gaps in reading habits, language ability, and general awareness among students. Similar initiatives in Himachal Pradesh and Kerala indicate that newspapers continue to have pedagogical value in school education. In terms of knowledge acquisition, newspapers help students situate classroom learning within real-world contexts. In the post-Truth world, a key argument in favour of newspaper reading is its potential role in countering misinformation. Schools across the country must take steps to ensure adequate access to newspapers in appropriate languages and from credible sources.

Source: The Telegraph December 30, 2025 02:49 UTC