Come one, come all to the Chennai Central Metro Station – where stories now travel as fast as the trains beneath our feet.
KATHA is thrilled to be part of the Mega Book Park, an inspiring initiative by the Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation (TNTESC) and Chennai Metro Rail.
As one of the 40+ stalls at this vibrant Book Park, KATHA brings its heart and soul – stories that ignite imagination and nurture critical thinking – to a place where thousands pass through each day.
Imagine a young child waiting for a train with her parents. She glances at the Mega Book Park and a bright, beautiful cover catches her eye. She wanders into the park and discovers her first favorite book. Her parents follow her, and each find a book for themselves. The family settles down in a calm reading room. Reading becomes a family activity and offers a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the world outside.
The Mega Book Park is about embedding the magic of stories into the rhythm of everyday life. As trains come and go, so do stories – waiting to be discovered, exchanged, and cherished. At KATHA, we have long believed that stories hold the power to awaken curiosity, build critical thinkers, and open doors to new possibilities. This initiative brings that vision into the public sphere, making stories accessible in the flow of daily life.
KATHA’s involvement in the book park is part of a greater vision: building a reading India, where every child, regardless of their background, can discover the transformative power of literature.
So, the next time you pass through Chennai Central Metro Station, take a moment. Step into the Mega Book Park. You might find a story that stays with you long after your train leaves the platform. At KATHA, we believe that every great journey begins with a story.
