Way2News launches initiative to promote news reading in government schools

Hyderabad, October 04, 2023: Way2News, the hyperlocal digital news app, is on a mission to overhaul the conventional practice of morning assembly news reading in Government schools. Their ambitious objective is to expand this endeavor to reach 10,000 schools within the next year, with the overarching goal of cultivating informed citizens and equipping young Indians with pertinent and reliable news right from the start of their educational journey.Way2News' campaign represents a step towards increasing awareness and promoting citizen journalism among students and teachers, fostering active engagement throughout the entire school community in staying informed and interconnected.

Raju Vanapala, CEO and founder of Way2News stated, "We are thrilled to reintroduce the time-honoured tradition of morning assembly news reading in government schools. At Way2news, our mission is to deliver reliable, relevant and hyperlocal news to a billion Indians by leveraging the power of technology and human interventions. Through this endeavour, we aspire to extend our reach to 10,000 schools within the next year. Additionally, with this initiative, our aim is to empower students with the right information, ignite their curiosity and help them make informed opinions about the most pertinent issues that impact our society”

Ground reporters from Way2News have been actively working with schools in various Mandals and Talukas, collaborating closely with school authorities to introduce and utilize the Way2News app. Currently, 70 schools across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have embraced this initiative, providing students with a better grasp of information and nurturing a stronger inclination towards reading and staying informed.Additionally, Way2News acknowledges the importance of delivering content in vernacular languages, ensuring that sessions are conducted in languages accessible to students, thereby leveraging technology to bridge communication gaps and promote inclusivity.

Through this news app, students gain access to a wide array of news stories, spanning local, national, and international news, broadening their perspectives and horizons of information. This initiative offers an alternative avenue for students to expand their factual knowledge and cultivate a deeper understanding of the world around them. The primary aim is to foster critical thinking skills among students and encourage them to engage in meaningful discussions, which are pivotal for academic and personal development.