Ganderbal, Oct 25: Union Minister of State for
Education and External Affairs Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan
Singh Tuesday reached district Ganderbal on his two-
day visit under Central Government's Public Outreach
Programme.
On day one, the Minister visited Sainik School Manasbal
and Boys Higher Secondary School Safapora.
During his visit to Sainik School Manasbal, the Minister
was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal
Shyambir, CEO Ganderbal, Dy. CEO and other officials.
On his arrival, the Minister was presented Guard of
Honour by the students of the school.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the
Sainik School system of education is focused to develop
the young cadets with the conceptualization of thinking
who can drive the concepts instead of following the
readymade formula so that they can compete at all India
level examinations.
While complementing the faculty members of the school
for nourishing the students, he suggested they build the
young minds with the concept of real life so that they
can serve the country with full patriotism. He said that
India wants to be Master of the World after 100 years of
our independence and asked the students to set their
goals in this regard.
While interacting with the students of the school during
the interactive session, the Minister said the National
Education Policy 2020 proposes various reforms in
school education as well as higher education including
technical education adding that the Prime Minister is
focused to establish an India-centric education system
with provision of quality education and equitable access
to all students in a sustainable manner so that education
system in J&K is at par with other parts of the country.
On the occasion, the welcome address was given by
Principal Sainik School Manasbal who also gave a brief
about the functioning of the school.
Later, the Minister visited Boys Higher Secondary
School Safapora where he chaired a meeting with
officers from district administration.
While reviewing the education sector in the district, the
Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shyambir briefed the
minister about the initiatives taken to ensure 100%
literacy in the district and briefed him about the recently
launched Mashal-e-Gaash Literacy Campaign in the
district.
Several success stories on Mashal-e-Gaash Literacy
Campaign were also screened on the occasion.
A colourful cultural program and skit on Mashal-e-Gaash
Literacy Campaign was presented on the occasion by
the students of the school.
On the occasion the minister also met the PRI members
of Safapora who demanded Degree College for
Safapora.
While replying to the issues of the PRIs, the Minister
asked the Deputy Commissioner to send a proposal in
this regard so that the same could be discussed.
Meanwhile, the Minister paid obeisance at Mata Kheer
Bhawani temple Tullamulla.
Earlier, the minister was warmly received by the Deputy
Commissioner, SSP, ADDC and other officers of the
district administration here at Mini Secretariat
Ganderbal.
