To develop reading habits among the students, ‘Pado Bhopal’ programme was conducted at Carmel Convent Sr.Sec.School, Bhopal on 9th September 2018. As per the instructions given by Her Excellency the Governor of M.P, students were given time to read books according to their choice in the school premises. More than 600 students of the school participated in the programme and utilised the time given to them to enhance their reading habits. After reading, students wrote the review of the book which they read. All the students were benefitted by such a wonderful initiative taken by the government to inculcate reading habit among students. This kind of innovative and encouraging programme will help the students to become better citizens of our nation.