Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 25: Former Minister and BJP Leader Sham Lal Sharma said that schools should focus on moral values rather than mere education to the students.
He said this while speaking in the 28th Annual Day function of Tiny Aspirants Public Higher Secondary School, Jourian.
Sham, who was the chief guest on the occasion, asked the school management to always take the initiative for proper education and guidance for children as they are the future leader of the country.
The program commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp of knowledge. The other dignitaries to grace the occasion were Ashok Goswani, MD Citizen Co-operative Bank, Bharat Bhushan Senior Town Planner JMC Jammu and Susheel Kumar, HOD SKUAST Jammu, Madan Lal Chairman Municipal Committee Jourian, Balbir Singh Bhau BDC Chairman and SI Sudesh Goswami.
Principal of Tiny Aspirant School Seema Sharma read the Annual Report which highlighted the achievements of the School.
Sham Lal Sharma in his speech strongly advocated for change in the present educational set up and suggested to introduce moral education subject in every school from primary level. He said parents and teachers have also greater role to play in this direction and they must instill the moral ethics and rich ethos of Indian culture in the students so that they become good citizens and contribute for the welfare of the society and nation.
He asked teachers that while nurturing the students to achieve new highs in science, technology and modern studies, equal attention is paid to outdoor activities like sports, travel, etc which enables physical and mental development of the child.
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