Jammu, July 14: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devender Singh Rana on Sunday exhorted the meritorious students to design their academic path according to aptitude and innate abilities to meet the challenges of the obtaining a competitive world.
“Having passed the crucial classes with flying colours, focus on now what you want to be in consultation with parents and teachers,” Rana told 158 students of Block Nagrota while felicitating them on their outstanding scores in the recently declared results for class 10th and 12th.
Devender told the students that they were fortunate enough to pursue their studies in an era when the government led by the visionary Prime Minister Narendra Modi is focused on youth empowerment and giving new wings to those aspiring for excellence. He referred to the measures initiated during the past one decade in the educational sector of Jammu and Kashmir, which inter alia include the establishment of about 50 degree colleges and enrollment of more than 45000 children, with girls benefiting the most.
He recalled how difficult it used to be for the governments even to think of spending huge amounts of money in the field of education and skill development. But the Prime Minister, he said, has made it possible to spend more and more to provide modern education to the present generation, he asserted.
“The dedicated efforts of the Centre and the Union Territory Administration have hugely done well in every sector, including education and skill development, which is visible on ground zero,” the BJP leader said, adding that the coming years of the Prime Minister’s third term is going to be a game-changer to empower youth with knowledge, skills and the confidence to pursue their dreams.
During his interaction with the meritorious students, Rana enquired about their goals. He exuded confidence that their success stories in the exams will serve as an inspiration for youngsters to aim high and realise their dreams.
While lauding the hard work and dedication of the students to make a mark in the exams, Rana complimented the parents and the teachers also, acknowledging their unflinching support to meet the educational needs of their wards. Unlocking the potential of young minds in itself is a huge challenge, he added.
This was the second felicitation event, the first having been conducted in the Dansal Block wherein 198 students were honoured recently and the next felicitation will be going to be held on July 17 in Blocks Amb Ghrota and Mathwar.
During his visit to the area, the BJP leader listened to the individual and collective problems of the residents and assured that these will be taken up with all the concerned for redressal. “The BJP is sensitive to issues of immense public importance and endeavours are made to ensure better utility services in every area,” he said.
