Akshar Bharati · Spreading joy through reading
Vachan Prerana Din 2026
15th October
Birthday of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
15 October is the birthday of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam — India's beloved teacher, scientist, and President. Akshar Bharati celebrates his birthday as Vachan Prerana Din, because he believed books open minds, and young minds can change a nation.
minimum 30 minutes reading · minimum 30 minutes discussion · one movement
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Spreading joy through reading
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How it works
Four simple steps from registration to a certificate you can share.
Step 01
Register
Join as an individual, family, school, housing society, college, or company.
Step 02
Read & discuss
On Dr. Kalam's birthday, 15 October, read for a minimum of 30 minutes and talk about the book for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Step 03
Submit a photo
Enter your Registration ID, book title, times, and a photo of the activity.
Step 04
Get your customised digital certificate
After verification, download your PDF and share the QR with others.
READ. DISCUSS. INSPIRE.
Minimum 30 minutes of reading
Sit with a book — at home, in school, at work, or in your housing society. Quiet time that belongs to the whole country.
Minimum 30 minutes of discussion
Talk about what you read with family, classmates, colleagues, or neighbours. Reading becomes a shared story.
Join the movement
Register
Registration is open from 1 September to 15 October 2026. Scan the QR at the top, or fill the form here.
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