Varanasi: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the commemorative event at Jagatpur, Varanasi, today and paid tributes to Babu Shivnath Singh, freedom fighter, social reformer, educationist and founder of Jagatpur Post Graduate College, an official press release informed.
It said addressing the gathering, the LG said Babu Shivnath Singh-ji played a “historic role” in Champaran Satyagraha.
“Babu Shivnath Singh Ji promoted the idea of universal access to education and established a senior secondary school in 1945 to bring the quality education within the reach of all sections of society,” he said.
The LG said “our forefathers like Babu Shivnath Singh were committed to the promotion and all-round development of the nation and the institutions founded by them are actively engaged in this task.
“The sacrifice of our freedom fighters and their vision continues to be a great source of strength for the nation. The youth must follow their ideals and values to put the country on the path of Viksit Bharat,” he added.
Terming education and knowledge as a prerequisite for complete socio-economic equality, the LG said education is the only tool to transform a society.
“Under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi-ji, India is making impressive strides in new areas of knowledge connectivity. The entire nation is today working with one objective to make India self-reliant and a developed country by 2047,” the LG said.
The LG shared the “transformational journey” in School and Higher Education in Jammu & Kashmir. He also highlighted the ‘College on Wheels’ initiative launched recently to provide the students an opportunity to learn beyond the walls of classrooms.
The LG also gave his suggestions on incorporating students’ feedback in the education system, organizing innovation competitions and to focus on interdisciplinary education.
On the occasion, the LG also inaugurated the BBA and BFA blocks of the Jagatpur PG College. A publication, ‘Smruti Granth’ was also released.
