Hyderabad, Jan 19: Food 4 Thought Foundation, in collaboration with Cyient Foundation, the CSR arm of Cyient Ltd., along with Monocept Consulting, hosted the 4th India Reading Decathlon National Finale at Cyient’s Manikonda Campus today.
The National Finale brought together the top 11 teams, who qualified after competing against 69 schools from across India over the past four months. The Reading Decathlon is an international, school-level quizzing competition that promotes deep reading, comprehension, critical thinking, and literary engagement among children. It is organized by Food 4 Thought Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting reading habits among urban children and youth. This partnership also reflects Cyient Foundation’s commitment to fostering long-term societal development through sustainable education and literacy initiatives.
Mr. Rajendra Velagapudi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Cyient DLM, said, “At Cyient, we believe education is the cornerstone of societal progress. One of the core objectives of Cyient Foundation is to enable long-term societal development through sustainable programs in education and literacy.”
Mr. Velagapudi added, “Our collaboration with Food 4 Thought Foundation reflects our shared vision of promoting reading habits, especially among urban children and youth who have access to books but may have lost interest in reading. By supporting initiatives like the Reading Decathlon, we aim to rekindle the joy of reading and empower future generations to achieve their full potential. Together, we are creating a platform that fosters intellectual curiosity and empowers future generations to achieve their potential.”
Ms. Shefali Rao, Co-Founder of the Food 4 Thought Foundation, said, “We firmly believe in building an enlightened nation by igniting a Reading Revolution! This flagship competition is specifically targeted to include urban students in the reading world and fostering a culture of reading and learning which is integral to shaping the citizens and leaders of tomorrow. Collaborations between Cyient Foundation and Food 4 Thought Foundation are pivotal in driving impactful reading initiatives. By inspiring young minds and engaging readers across all ages, these programs are not just promoting reading habits but also building a foundation for a more informed and empowered society
Through initiatives such as the Reading Decathlon, Cyient Foundation and Food 4 Thought Foundation continue to reaffirm their commitment to fostering a culture of reading and lifelong learning, empowering the next generation with skills essential for the future.
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