Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today expressed gratitude to the family of Vivekananda Kendra for molding and shaping the future of Arunachal Pradesh without expecting any materialistic comfort and profit.
“The excellent academic results year after year exemplify the dedication, devotion and sincerity of its teachers and officials. I salute them for molding and shaping the future of Arunachal Pradesh and India in the best possible way through the noble profession of teaching,” Tuki said while inaugurating the three-day Mahabhaskara Shastra Vigyan Pradarshani or the Inter-VKV Science Exhibition here at the premises of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Chimpu this morning.
Vivekananda Kendra, a non-profit organization, formed with inspiration from the patriotic saint of mother India, Swami Vivekananda, has held aloft the vision of ‘Man-Making and Nation-Building’ in imparting education, Tuki asserted and hailed its volunteers for their relentless service with dedication despite numerous hardships.
About 315 students are participating in the exhibition from 52 VKVs, including those from Assam and Nagaland.
Tuki advised the young scientists that while severe brainstorming and spirit of competition would take center-stage in these three days, they should make most of the time and foster long lasting friendships and bring the neighbor states closer together.
Hailing the 34 VKVs in the state, he called upon the teachers and officials of the organization to continue with their good work, as he felt that the job was still half-done. Assuring the support of his Government in all possible ways and means, he said his doors are open for the Kendra family.
“Please feel free to step in with not only your problems but also suggestions so that I can contribute my bit as Chief Minister as well as a senior citizen of the state,” Tuki offered. “Here I would like to remind my young friends of the historic decision of the Government of India to implement the Right To Education Act on August 29, 2009. You and your younger brothers and sisters are lucky to have this Act in your time. Our generation hasn’t been so lucky,” he said and urged the students to avail the benefits of the Act to secure their future.
While expressing concern over the quality of education imparted in schools of the state, he also raised the issue of lack of safety measures in schools and institutions. Citing unfortunate tragedies in the form of fire mishaps, traffic accidents, etc he appealed authorities of all schools across the state to give special attention to safety measures.
“I stress on this particularly in this season of picnics and parties. If our young friends are safe, our future is safe,” the Chief Minister pointed.
Likewise, he also emphasized on creating awareness amongst the students on road safety measures, first-aid knowledge, disaster preparedness, drug addiction and HIV/AIDS. He suggested regular health checks, camps and mock-drills and other activities to train and prepare the young people to meet any eventuality.
Later, the Chief Minister made a round of the exhibition put up by the students as well as few government departments.
Also present on the occasion were MLA Tapuk Taku, Dr Anil D Sahasrabudhe, Director of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Pune, Nivedita Raghunath Bhide, All India Vice President of the Kendra, Dr Joram Begi, Prant Pramukh, Radha Didi, Pramukh and Dr Tejum Padu, Trustee VKVAPT.
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Courtesy : Arunachal times
