Girl education key to nation’s development: Priya

MoS for Education, Priya Sethi releasing Annual School Magazine of GGMHSS at Samba on Saturday.
MoS for Education, Priya Sethi releasing Annual School Magazine of GGMHSS at Samba on Saturday.

Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, Dec 9: Minister of State for Education, Technical Education and Culture, Priya Sethi today called for equal access to education for the girl child enabling her to play a proactive role in the socio-economic development of the country.
The Minister was speaking during the launch of 1st edition of Annual School Magazine, “PUSHAPANJALI” at Government Girls Model Higher Secondary School here.
Emphasising on girl education, the Minister said it is the duty of every citizen to advocate and promote girl child education to fulfill the objective of nationwide drive “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for empowering the women in the country. The message is to save and educate the girl child, thereby giving them equal opportunity in all aspects of life, she added.
Highlighting various initiatives, the Minister said that the Coalition Government has launched several schemes for the welfare of women, Women Degree Colleges and Girls hostels were established and many more such initiatives were taken in last three years for enhancing the education scenario with special focus on girl education.
The Government has taken concerted steps for establishing Special Cultural Clubs for culture activities and counselling cells for right career guidance.
She asked students to motivate themselves to make effective contribution to the development of the country. Girls should be encouraged to stand up for their rights and express themselves with confidence that can only be possible by educating them.
Priya asked the district administration to submit a report pertaining to various demands put forth by the students and also instructed the Chief Education Officer to redress the issues at the earliest.
The Minister assured the school administration and students that if required, funds will be allotted from her CDF. Examination hall for the school will be included in State’s plan, she added.
She also instructed the school administration to start NCC classes to add up to the confidence of girl students.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA Samba, Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal appreciated the efforts of the faculty and students for expressing their literacy tendency and innovative ideas through the magazine.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Samba, Tilak Raj Sharma, Chief Education Officer, Samba, Ram Pal, Principal, Government Girls Model Higher Secondary School, Samba, Jai Krishan Raina besides senior officers of Education Department along with faculty and staff members of the school were present on the occasion.

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