Education is the most powerful means of advancing in every sphere of life: Shri Sai
81 retired teachers, 42 students honoured; new electricity sub-station announced for Tivariya village
Raipur (thestates.news) | Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai felicitated 81 retired teachers and 42 meritorious students of Bemetara district at a ceremony held at the Basic School ground. The retired teachers were presented shawls, ceremonial coconuts, mementoes and certificates of appreciation, while the students, who had excelled in board and college examinations, received gold medals and certificates from various social organisations.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Sai said education is the foundation of progress for an individual, society and the nation. Teachers, he said, do not merely impart bookish knowledge but shape children’s personalities and instil values in them, laying the foundation for the future of society and the nation. The impact of a teacher’s work reaching not just a student but their family, society and generations to come, which is why teachers are called nation-builders.
Referring to India’s ancient centres of learning such as Takshshila and Nalanda, which had drawn students from across the world, the Chief Minister said this rich tradition continues to inspire the country today, and it is necessary to provide children quality, modern education suited to changing times.
Shri Sai said the state government is focusing on quality education alongside expanding infrastructure and modern facilities, with the aim that no child in Chhattisgarh should be left behind for want of resources or opportunities, irrespective of whether they come from a village or a city, a poor family or an affluent one.
