About Universal Reading Mission
Dedicated to fostering a wise, healthy, wealthy, and happy society by promoting reading and the culture of gifting books. Building a leading nation grounded in integrity, human values, and virtues.
Our Mission
The Universal Reading Mission is dedicated to fostering a wise, healthy, wealthy, and happy society by promoting reading and the culture of gifting books. We aim to empower individuals and communities through knowledge, cultivate responsible citizens, and build a leading nation grounded in integrity, human values, and virtues.
"Reading maketh a full man" - Francis Bacon
Knowledge Through Books
We believe that the greatest gift to society is knowledge in the form of printed books.
Our Vision
To create a world where reading is the cornerstone of personal and societal growth, transforming India into a leading, reading nation that thrives on wisdom, compassion, and cultural enrichment.
Wisdom & Compassion
Building a society that thrives on wisdom, compassion, and cultural enrichment
Personal Growth
Making reading the cornerstone of personal and societal development
Leading Nation
Transforming India into a leading, knowledge-driven civilization
Core Objectives
Promote Reading Habits
Encourage widespread reading to develop full men and women who embody integrity, honesty, and human values, as inspired by Francis Bacon's quote.
Promote Culture of Gifting Books
Motivate individuals and communities to gift books as a means of sharing knowledge, fostering empowerment, and paying back to society.
Build a Wise Society
Create a society enriched with knowledge, where reading drives personal growth, cultural development, and nation-building.
Develop Responsible Citizens
Instill human values through reading to nurture individuals who contribute positively to society.
Support Education and Social Good
Provide opportunities for education, cultural programs, and social service through reading initiatives, scholarships, and fellowships.
Our Programs
Transforming lives through structured reading initiatives
Read and Lead
- • Encourage reading to develop responsible citizens
- • Foster leadership through knowledge acquisition
- • Promote personal growth and strong human values
Read and Let Read
- • Develop reading ambassadors and reading groups
- • Spread the love for books in communities
- • Empower individuals for societal upliftment
Culture of Gifting Books
- • Inspire individuals to gift books
- • Create ripple effect of knowledge-sharing
- • Build goodwill through impactful contributions
How We Operate
Our commitment to transparency and excellence
Participation
We welcome well-wishers, readers, fellows, and consultants committed to serving society without seeking personal or commercial gain.
Incentives & Scholarships
We offer fellowships, scholarships, awards, and rewards to encourage reading and book gifting.
• Merit-based tests: 28/20 (Mission books), 42/30 (general knowledge)
• Random selection: 10/20 and 14/30 minimum scores
• Scholarships shared equally between reader and fellow
• Up to 3 test attempts per book copy
A Leading Nation is a Reading Nation
By promoting reading and the culture of gifting books, we strive to make India a beacon of knowledge, health, wealth, and happiness. This initiative fosters name, fame, and goodwill while creating lasting impact through education, cultural programs, and social service.
Our Commitment to Society
Knowledge Sharing
We believe the greatest gift to society is knowledge in the form of printed books
Pure Intentions
No commercial motives - we don't accept donations or promote commercial benefits
Paying Back
Participants pay back to the society and nation that have given them everything
Join Our Mission
Join the Universal Reading Mission to serve your society and nation by promoting reading and gifting books. Together, let us make India a leading, reading nation—a healthy, wealthy, and happy society built on the foundation of knowledge and wisdom.