Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday called upon schools and educational institutions to have a single aim – to create unique individuals for future challenges.
“The world is experiencing transformative changes driven by cutting-edge technologies and schools must focus on using new tools to aid creativity, curiosity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills,” he said, speaking at the anniversary celebration of a private school here, according to an official press release.
The LG said critical thinking and curiosity is the greatest strength of students.
“The teachers and parents should allow students to study based on their interests, passions, and abilities to develop talent without pressure,” he said.
Sinha said educational institutions must pay special attention to four key aspects — access, equity, quality, and outcome.
“The dual goals for educators are to make students college-ready and future-ready and to familiarise them with continuously evolving skill sets, transforming them into 21st-century global citizens,” he said.
The LG said the introduction of artificial intelligence will revolutionise the classroom, enabling teachers to use data analysis to understand student abilities and provide better mentoring.
“The hybrid classroom model, leveraging digital platforms, will ensure technology-driven education is accessible to all. The role of teachers will shift from being mere information providers to mentors,” he said.
He said the core responsibility of the teachers would be to instill necessary skills, creativity, and give children dreams and determination.
“This also includes introducing them to their traditions, language, values, love, compassion, non-violence, and brotherhood,” he said.
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor felicitated women achievers for their significant contributions across various fields.
People of India working towards creating strong, Aatma-Nirbhar and Viksit Bharat: LG Sinha
“Savarkar, the valiant son of Mother India endured tremendous hardship but every moment of his life was dedicated to freedom and development of this soil. Today, people of India are working towards creating a strong, Aatma-Nirbhar and Viksit Bharat, in line with Veer Savarkar’s vision,” the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday.
According to an official press release, Sinha was speaking at the ‘Veer Savarkar International Impact Award’, organised by High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India), in New Delhi.
In his address, the LG commended the extraordinary initiative of HRDS India to remind the world about Savarkar’s “unmatched contribution to the motherland and restore his legacy in citizens’ collective consciousness”.
Paying homage to Savarkar, the LG recalled his “lifelong campaigns and unparalleled contribution to India’s freedom struggle”.
“Savarkar is a symbol of India’s success, India’s strength, India’s prosperity, India’s resolve, India’s dedication, India’s sensitivity, India’s simplicity, India’s perseverance, India’s culture, and India’s dreams. For Savarkar, India was never merely a piece of land, but the centre of human civilization,” the LG said.
The LG said the national movement, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Panch Pran’ will fulfill Savarkar’s vision and dreams.
He also stressed on countering the false narratives to protect historical truth and national pride.
The LG extended his felicitation to all the award winners for their exceptional devotion and contribution to society and nation-building. He urged them to be the light to guide humanity towards peace, progress and prosperity.
“Veer Savarkar International Impact Award sends a message that the time has come to reclaim India’s ancient glory and dedicate ourselves to achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat @ 2047,” the LG said.
