Screens are loud, quick and always within reach, which makes it hard for a storybook to compete. That’s why a recent Mumbai panel on building a reading habit for children caught our attention. Held by neOwn, India’s first app-based children’s book rental platform, it brought together author Amish Tripathi and education experts. For more parenting and lifestyle reads, keep exploring Techno Sports.
Amish Tripathi: The Event
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Event | Panel: “Your Child’s Reading Habit – Your Highest-Return Investment” |
| Date and place | October 13, Finland International School, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai |
| Speakers | Amish Tripathi; Dr. Swati Popat Vats (Podar Education Network); Kranti Gada (neOwn) |
| Launch | neOwn Reading SIP, an auto-renewal monthly book borrowing plan |
Why Reading Still Wins in the AI Era?
AI and digital platforms give instant answers, but the panel argued that books ask children to slow down. Reading pushes kids to engage deeply with ideas, form their own opinions and build skills like critical thinking, imagination, empathy and communication. Consistent reading also strengthens vocabulary, grammar, fluency, writing and speaking, along with confidence and curiosity. These gains build up over time, which is why the panelists called reading an investment with long-term returns.
What the Experts Said?
Amish Tripathi described reading as the best investment you can make for a child’s future. Stories, he said, teach children how to handle failure, find the courage to take risks and rise again after setbacks.
Dr. Swati Popat Vats stressed that introducing books is the parents’ responsibility as much as the child’s, and that reading is tied to neuroscience, culture and parenting. Founder Kranti Gada added that the habit starts with parents reading themselves. If you like practical family tips like these, see more at Techno Sports.
What Is the neOwn Reading SIP?
Think of it like a monthly savings plan, but for books. The new neOwn Reading SIP is an auto-renewal monthly borrowing plan, so children always have fresh reading material without parents reordering every time. The platform offers these numbers:
| neOwn Snapshot | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2023, Mumbai |
| Active subscribers | 15,000+ |
| Families served | 25,000+ nationwide |
| Library size | 75,000+ physical books |
| Publishers | Scholastic, HarperCollins, Penguin, Hachette |
| Age range | 0 to 14 years |
Simple Ways to Start at Home
The panel’s message suggests a few easy habits. Read alongside your child, since kids copy what they see. Let them pick their own books, from fantasy to comics. Keep a regular reading time, even if it’s 15 minutes.
Conclusion
A reading habit won’t show up on a report card tomorrow, but it quietly shapes how children think, decide and cope with challenges. Check back with Techno Sports for more stories like this.
FAQs
Q1. What is the neOwn Reading SIP?
It’s an auto-renewal monthly book borrowing plan from neOwn, India’s first app-based children’s book rental platform.
Q2. Why is reading called a child’s best investment?
It builds thinking, communication, empathy and confidence, with benefits that last well beyond school.
