JAMMU: Minister for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, Mr. Sham Lal Sharma has called for a change in the present education system with emphasis on introducing moral education subject from the primary level for overall development of the child.
Addressing a galaxy of audience after inauguration of Calliope School at Dumi-Malpur on the Jammu-Akhnoor highway, near here today, the Minister said that in absence of moral education in the schools the younger generation is distancing from the basic fundamentals of life as they are just focusing on the value added education. This has resulted in erosion in the society and lot of unrest among the younger generation, he added.
The Minister said that India once used to be the guiding force in the spirituality and moral education to other countries and students from various parts of the globe used to get education from the Gurukuls to enlighten themselves for life principles.
But, during the past two to three decades, the moral values have eroded gradually and Indian society has been confronting with many challenges on account of social evils, crimes against the women, drug addiction, dowry deaths and other anti-social issues.
The need of the hour is to promote the moral ethics and rich heritage of Indian society to revive the old traditions which strengthen bonds of mutual brotherhood and patriotism, especially to save the younger generation, the Minister asserted.
Saying that teachers have greater responsibility to nurture the children in right direction, the Minister maintained that teachers must uphold the credibility of this noble profession and produce quality product for the nation. Lauding the role of private sector in the education field, the Minister said that State has witnessed a great improvement in the literacy rate with a larger participation and contribution by the private institutions.
He said Government endevours to promote the education sector to further improve this vital area. He urged upon the private institutions to concentrate on quality as well as moral education and produce best stuff to meet the global challenges.
He stressed on giving concessions to the poor and needy children in the private schools as a goodwill gesture to uplift them in the society.
Congratulating the management for the new venture, the Minister said that the school will prove great help to the rural students. He wished all success for the new school and hoped that the Calliope Group of Institutions will continue to achieve excellence in promoting education in Jammu and Kashmir.
On the occasion, the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) in collaboration with health department organized a free health check up camp in the premises of the Calliope College of Education.
The doctors examined more than 300 patients suffering from different ailments and provided them free medicines.
Chairman Calliope Group of Institutions, Mr. Manish Suri in his welcome address said that Nursery Wing of Calliope School will provide numerous modern teaching techniques and facilities like Smart Class, Horse Riding, Skating, Basket Ball to the students.
The Minister also distributed mementoes among the IRCS functionaries and students on the occasion.
Prominent among those present on the occasion included, General Secretary, IRCS, Mrs. Roma Wani, Regional Secretary, IRCS, Mr. Anil Padha, Superintending Engineer (Hydraulic), Jammu, Mr. Sushil Aima, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, Dr. R.S.Sharma, Chief Patron, IRCS, Mr. Jugal Mahajan and large number of faculty members, students, parents and prominent citizens of the area. |
