Report ANI
MITHI—- September 8, 2026: A ceremony to mark International Literacy Day 2026 was organized in Mithi by the National Commission for Human Development (NCHD), Tharparkar, in collaboration with the District Education Department, Tharparkar, at the Royal Palace Restaurant Hall.
The ceremony focused on highlighting the importance of literacy and education in empowering individuals, strengthening communities and promoting inclusive socio-economic development. Participants also discussed ways to expand educational opportunities for children, youth and adults, particularly in the remote and underserved areas of Tharparkar.
District Education Officer (Primary) Tharparkar Nasrullah Sahar attended the ceremony as the chief guest, while Ashok Kumar, Deputy Director NCHD Tharparkar, was also present.
Among the participants were Siddique Dal, TEO Secondary Mithi; Atta Bajeer, TEO Mithi; Noor Muhammad Jhanjhar, TEO Islamkot; Barkat Ali Bajeer, Assistant Director Literacy NCHD; Chander Kumar, Assistant Director NCHD; Hochand, Senior Headmaster; Hidayatullah Bajeer, Headmaster Government High School Mithi; Shankar Lal, Headmaster; and Pritam, Headmaster, besides other education officers, head teachers, teachers, students and members of the NCHD team.
Addressing the gathering, Nasrullah Sahar, Ashok Kumar, Siddique Dal, Atta Bajeer and Noor Muhammad Jhanjhar underlined the significance of International Literacy Day and emphasized the vital role of literacy in social and economic development.
The speakers stressed that ensuring access to quality education requires sustained coordination among government institutions, NCHD, educational professionals, parents and local communities. They observed that literacy extends beyond the ability to read and write, serving as a foundation for awareness, individual empowerment, improved livelihood opportunities, social inclusion and responsible citizenship.
The ceremony also featured discussions on NCHD's literacy initiatives, community-based literacy activities and the Each One Teach One (EOTO) programme. Participants highlighted the potential of such initiatives to reach children, young people and adults who remain outside the formal education system for various reasons.
NCHD representatives reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening literacy interventions across Tharparkar in partnership with the District Education Department and local communities. They emphasized the importance of community participation, effective monitoring mechanisms, quality teaching practices and institutional coordination for achieving sustainable literacy outcomes.
The participants further discussed an action plan for strengthening the implementation of the EOTO programme at the school level, with particular emphasis on engaging students and communities in literacy-related activities.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, participants reaffirmed their collective commitment to improving literacy levels in Tharparkar, expanding learning opportunities for children, youth and adults, and reaching communities that remain underserved by the formal education system.
The event concluded with a renewed pledge by NCHD and the District Education Department to work collaboratively towards advancing literacy, expanding educational access and contributing to the broader educational development of Tharparkar.
