Extension Activity- Quiz Competition on International Literacy Day, 8th September 2025
The Department of Education, Faculty of Education, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, successfully organized an Extension Activity on the occasion of International Literacy Day in different internship schools. The program was designed to spread awareness among school students about the importance of literacy as the first step towards education and empowerment. The activity was aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 4 – Quality Education, SDG 1 – No Poverty ,SDG 5 – Gender Equality, SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
Objectives of the Activity
To make students understand the value and necessity of literacy in daily life.
To strengthen the connection between pupil teachers and school children.
To promote the idea that literacy is the foundation for education, equality, and national development.
Prof. (Dr.) Indira Singh, Head, Department of Education, congratulated the winners and participants, and shared her best wishes. She emphasized that such activities not only create awareness among school students but also give valuable practical exposure to pupil teachers during internship. Literacy is the first step of education. Education is broader than literacy; it makes us skilled, responsible, and good human beings. She said that, If every child studies well, India will become a strong and developed country. On this occasion, the activity was exclusively coordinated by Dr. Reeba Devi, Assistant Professor (Event Coordinator), who took the lead and ensured the smooth and successful conduct of the program Dr. Reeba explained that International Literacy Day is celebrated every year on 8th September across the world. It was declared by UNESCO in 1966 and celebrated first time in 1967.The aim is to spread awareness that literacy is a basic human right and very important for personal and national growth along with the meaning as follow.
Literate (Sakshar): A person who can read and write simple words/sentences.
Illiterate (Nirakshar): A person who cannot read or write at all.
Educated (Shikshit): A person who has gone through formal schooling, college or university and gained knowledge, skills, and values along with a certificate/degree.
On this occasion, pupil teachers prepared posters and charts and explained to the school children why literacy is important for their future. Students showed keen interest and actively participated in the interaction. The program was blessed with the guidance and support of school principals:
Mr. Mukesh Kumar, Principal, C.L.M. Inter College, Jani Khurd, Meerut
Mr. Yashvant Singh Chauhan, Principal, Adarsh Inter College, Fajalpur, Rohta Road, Meerut
Mr. Yogendra Pal, Principal, Bal Kalyankari Shiv Shiksha Sadan Inter College, Ghat, Meerut
They congratulated the Department of Education, Faculty of Education, SVSU, Meerut for conducting such a meaningful activity during internship.
Quiz Competition Winners (Positions)
C.L.M. Inter College, Jani Khurd, Meerut
1st Position – Veer Singh (Class VIII-B)
2nd Position – Shamshad (Class VIII)
3rd Position – Keshav (Class VIII)
Bal Kalyankari Shiv Shiksha Sadan Inter College, Ghat
1st Position – Shiva (Class X)
2nd Position – Lavish (Class X)
3rd Position – Khushi (Class X)
Adarsh Inter College, Fajalpur, Rohta Road, Meerut
1st Position – Vanshika (Class IX)
2nd Position – Kunal (Class IX)
3rd Position – Kanika (Class IX)
Coordinators & Organising Team
Dr. Ragini Srivastava, Assistant Professor (Internship In charge), extended her special support throughout the activity. The event was further strengthened by the active participation of Student Coordinators: Itisha, Dhani, Ravi Ranjan, Gargi Tyagi, Nida Parveen, Aryan Chaudhary, Neha Yadav, Usha Pant, Muskan, Pragya, and Yashir.
All participants took part with great enthusiasm, making the program a grand success. The Extension Awareness Activity on Literacy Day proved to be a meaningful effort towards promoting literacy, equality, and social responsibility. It successfully met the objectives of spreading awareness among students and society, thereby contributing to the vision of a literate and empowered nation.
