IPL supports Room to Read to promote literacy

“We are proud to announce our partnership with Room to Read. This partnership has provided us the opportunity to highlight the global challenge of illiteracy,which is very prevalent in our own country.

“This tie-up will bring the issue of illiteracy to the forefront of the national consciousness and help create awareness about the solutions that we must implement to ensure that all children,regardless of gender or background,have access to enhanced educational opportunities. said Dinesh Shrestha,Co- founder (and at present the India Country Director) of Room to Read.

Through this partnership,IPL will challenge viewers to recognize the gravity of the issues India faces around literacy and will promote Room to Read’s work throughout the tournament – during games and in social media. With cricket lovers around the world united in this cause,IPL and Room to Read believe that they will catalyze a movement for change.