CBSE Boosts Reading: Urges Schools to Promote NCERT’s ‘Sapnon Ki Udaan’ E-Magazine

A New Initiative for Reading Proficiency

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched a significant initiative to strengthen reading and writing proficiency among students. In an official communication dated October 13, 2025, the Board has requested all affiliated institutions to actively promote and utilize the NCERT monthly e-magazine, Sapnon ki Udaan.

This effort is designed to make reading a joyful and lifelong habit for students from an early age. The focus is on nurturing not just literacy skills, but also creativity, imagination, critical thinking, and vocabulary.

The Fifth Issue: "The Glorious Past and Heritage of India"

The circular, issued by CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta , specifically highlights the fifth edition of the e-magazine. This latest issue of Sapnon ki Udaan is titled "The Glorious Past and Heritage of India".

How the E-Magazine Benefits Students

Sapnon ki Udaan is presented as a unique opportunity to inspire and educate young readers. By encouraging students to read the magazine regularly, CBSE and NCERT aim to:

• Cultivate a lifelong habit of reading.

• Enhance reading and writing proficiency.

• Nurture essential skills like creativity, imagination, and critical thinking.

• Improve student vocabulary.

The initiative promotes joyful and lifelong learning by integrating the magazine into existing school reading promotion activities.

Accessing the NCERT E-Magazine

To ensure easy access for all students, parents, and educators, the CBSE circular provides the direct link for the fifth issue of the e-magazine:

• NCERT E-Magazine Link: follows: https://ncert.nic.in/pdf/Sapnon_Ki_Udaan_Emagazine5.pdf

This resource is now available online, making it simple for CBSE-affiliated schools to encourage its reading.

Directives to CBSE Affiliated Schools

The communication, addressed to the Principals and Heads of all schools affiliated to CBSE, explicitly requests them to:

1. Encourage students to read Sapnon ki Udaan on a regular basis.

2. Integrate the e-magazine into the school's reading promotion activities.

The move is a strategic step from the CBSE, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to elevate the quality of reading culture across its network of schools.