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This research investigates intermediate students' perspectives on reading strategies aimed at improving comprehension. Through the utilization of qualitative methods, such as in-depth interviews for data collection, the study uncovers a positive reception among students in the Mahuadanr and Garu blocks towards reading strategies, affirming their role in enhancing comprehension skills. While both high and low achievers demonstrate similar strategy utilization, discrepancies in reading scores emphasize the critical importance of effective implementation. Furthermore, the identification of variations in text characteristics across elementary school levels in these blocks suggests potential gaps in adequately preparing students for advanced reading skills. By shedding light on the challenges faced by intermediate students in attaining proficient reading abilities in the Mahuadanr and Garu blocks of the Palamu region. This paper examines the reading materials provided to intermediate students in the Mahuadanr and Garu blocks in the Palamu region, emphasizing the importance of fostering reading habits to support learning and knowledge acquisition. This is an effort to enhance subject-specific understanding and elevate educational quality at the grassroots level. The findings of this study provide valuable insights that can inform educators or teachers to enhance reading outcomes and support the educational advancement of intermediate students in the Palamu region.