Bandipora Gets Its First-Ever Book Club; ‘Nun Chai Book Club’ Launched at District Knowledge Centre

**Initiative under ‘Noon Chai Talks’ aims to promote reading culture, critical thinking and intellectual engagement**

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SHAFQAT RAMZAN WANI 

BANDIPORA, OCT, 30:- In a significant step towards promoting intellectual engagement and strengthening the reading culture, Bandipora has got its first-ever book club, named **‘Nun Chai Book Club’**, launched at the District Knowledge Centre under the ‘Noon Chai Talks’ initiative.

The book club was formally launched by Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Ms Indu Kanwal Chib, in the presence of Chief Planning Officer (CPO) Bandipora, Maqbool Lone.

The inaugural session focused on fostering a strong reading culture in the district, popularly known as the Land of Ilam, while creating opportunities for meaningful discussions, knowledge-sharing and collective learning.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner said the club would serve as an open platform for dialogue and shared learning, where every voice would matter and participants could exchange ideas and perspectives in an encouraging environment.

During the session, Prof. G.M. Khan and Kaisar Bashir shared valuable insights into the Jigsaw Reading technique, highlighting its importance in enhancing comprehension, developing critical thinking and encouraging collaborative learning.

They also underlined the role of regular reading in nurturing intellectual curiosity and promoting lifelong learning.

The launch of the Nun Chai Book Club marks a new beginning for literary and intellectual activities in Bandipora, with the initiative expected to encourage greater community participation and make reading an integral part of public life.

(GNS ONLINE)