I have always admired the energy, innovation, and commitment of young people and I am witnessing our youth are at the forefront of change: LG Sinha
Our youth want a fear-free, corruption free and development oriented modern society. However, some forces are still active within and trying to destabilize the country. Youth and the entire society will have to unite and defeat such elements: LG
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the Annual Day Function of KC International School Jammu, at General Zorawar Singh auditorium. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the management, teachers and students of the school and extended his best wishes.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor encouraged the students to Dream Big! Believe in yourself and work hard with focus and persistence to fulfil your dream.
“I have always admired the energy, innovation, and commitment of young people and I am witnessing our youth are at the forefront of change,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He said the youth want a fear-free, corruption free and development oriented modern society. However, some forces are still active within and trying to destabilize the country. Youth and the entire society will have to unite and defeat such elements, he said.
The Lieutenant Governor further asked the youth to move forward with the common aim that is to reclaim India’s position as Vishwa Guru and prove themselves to be the true successors of the ancestors who established great centers of education like Nalanda, Takshashila, Vikramshila.
Speaking on the transformation taking place in the educational landscape in J&K, under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Lieutenant Governor called upon the teaching community to reinvent the classroom-learning and provide mentorship to students.
Education means learning, not delivery of information. Only teacher-student engagement can generate curiosity, creativity and imagination among students. We must create a conducive environment to develop lifelong learning and problem-solving skills and encourage critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration among students, he said.
He further emphasised on maintaining a fine balance between Science and Sanskar. Along with core subjects, our focus should be on value-based education and promoting new ideas, new innovations while nurturing the individuality of students, he added.
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor felicitated the meritorious students, and also congratulated the school for contributing immensely in developing knowledge capital and human capital.
Sh Chaitanya Chowdhary, President, KC International School; prominent citizens; Principal, school staff, teachers, students, and parents were present.
