Srinagar, July 26 -- Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday flagged off the Reading Marathon at the banks of Dal Lake, marking a unique convergence of knowledge, fitness, and environmental responsibility.

The event, organised by the National Book Trust as part of Education Week, celebrates six successful years of the National Education Policy.

Addressing students, Sinha highlighted the significance of the reading marathon as a symbol of collective learning and social responsibility. "Education should not remain confined to books and examination halls. It must reach playgrounds, social spaces, and become a way of life. This marathon is a powerful example of that vision," he said.

The reading marathon carried the message "Run for a ...