New Delhi: With the aim to revive Urdu children’s literature, the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL)—an autonomous body under the Union Ministry of Education—has launched an ambitious project to publish a series of illustrated books to reconnect young readers with the language.

The books feature stories rooted in Indian culture and contemporary life issues, including topics like ‘Prem Diwani Mira Bai’, the thousand-year-old Palkhi festival of Maharashtra, traditional folk dances like Lezim, and exploration of AI and robotics in schools.

The initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises promotion of India’s cultural heritage. NCPUL will publish 56 children’s books showcasing the cultures of all states and Union Territories, 22 of

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