Promoting Literacy for an Inclusive & Empowered Society
Nursing
Literacy
600+ Interested
- 09th Sept 2026
- 9:00 AM - 12.30 PM
- One Day
- Community members,Women & underserved groups
- Keragundahalli
About Program
World Literacy Day is observed to highlight the importance of literacy as a fundamental right and a powerful tool for personal, social and economic development. The programme aims to create awareness among students and the community about the importance of education, reading, writing, digital literacy and lifelong learning.
The programme will encourage participants to understand that literacy extends beyond the ability to read and write. It also includes health literacy, digital literacy, financial literacy and the ability to access and use information effectively. As nursing students, participants will also be encouraged to recognize the role of literacy in improving health awareness and healthcare-seeking behaviour.
Objectives of the Program
- To create awareness about the importance of literacy in everyday life.
- To promote reading, writing and lifelong learning habits.
- To highlight the importance of digital and health literacy.
- To encourage students to contribute towards improving literacy in the community.
- To develop awareness about the relationship between literacy, health and social development.
Program Schedule
| S. No | Time | Events / Activities | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 09:00 – 09:40 A.M. | Introduction& Importance of Literacy | Keragundahalli |
| 2 | 09:40 – 10:15 A.M. | Health & Digital Literacy | |
| 3 | 10:15 – 10:45 A.M. | Interactive Activity | |
| 4 | 10:45 – 11:00 A.M. | Community Literacy Awareness | |
| 5 | 11:00 – 12:15 P.M. | Student Activity | |
| 6 | 12:15 – 12:30 P.M. | Pledge for Literacy |
Committee Members
Advisory Committee
- Dr. Devi Nanjappan, Principal, Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing,Bengaluru
Coordinators
- Dr. Vijaya Malar S, Professor & HOD of Community Health nursing, Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing
- Ms. Junaid Ahamad, Lecturer, Dept.of Community Health Nursing, Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing
- Ms. Deepti Rai, Lecturer, Dept.of Community Health Nursing, Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing
- 09th Sept 2026
- 9:00 AM - 12.30 PM
- One Day
- Community members, Women & underserved groups
- Keragundahalli
