New Delhi, Mar 20 (PTI) The Education Department of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Thursday launched the 'Pustak Daan Mahotsav' initiative to encourage reading habits among students.

As part of the initiative, citizens are encouraged to donate books by registering through a QR code or visiting the designated website, said a statement.

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"Citizens can participate in the Pustak Daan Mahotsav by registering on the website 'BooksDonationToMCD,' shared by the MCD's Education Department," the statement said.

The MCD has urged people to contribute generously to the initiative, supporting a brighter future for students studying in MCD schools, it added.

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