-Chandigarh, July 4, 2025:
According to a 2024 index, Indians spend an average of 10 hours and 42 minutes per person per week reading. While India achieved the highest score in reading time, significant gaps persist in reading comprehension and critical engagement, especially among school-aged children.
“NCF 2023 recognises reading as a fundamental skill, laying the foundation for all other learning. At Oxford University Press, we acknowledge reading as a crucial ability that fosters curiosity, empathy, and independent thinking.” said Sukanta Das, Managing Director, Oxford University Press India.
“The Oxford Big Read Challenge celebrates student creativity and nurtures a more informed, thoughtful generation. As one of India’s largest reading competitions, it provides young learners with a platform to explore books, express ideas, and be recognized globally for their originality. With the seventh edition, we are proud to host the competition in India, broadening opportunities and shaping the readers and thinkers of tomorrow.” Sukanta added.
In its ongoing effort to inspire a love for reading and boost literacy among school children, Oxford University Press (OUP) has announced the launch of its annual Oxford Big Read Global Challenge. Now in its seventh edition, this reading competition invites schools across the country to engage their primary, middle, and secondary school students in a global contest to enhance their reading skills.
The Oxford Big Read Global Challenge 2025 aims to bridge learning gaps by promoting not only reading fluency but also creative expression, analytical thinking, and a deeper understanding and interpretation of texts.
