Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): MP CM Mohan Yadav, while addressing the Guru Purnima Mahotsav at Government Kamla Nehru Sandipani Vidyalaya, emphasised the crucial role of quality and employment-oriented education in building a strong and progressive nation, on Thursday.
He stated that it is because of a strong education system that India has emerged as the world’s largest republic and continues to move forward on the path of development.
He added, In the times of sages and saints, many countries of the world were illuminated by Indian knowledge due to our spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. Currently, India is going through its golden period under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi.
CM said "Currently, 369 Sandipani schools are being run in the state. Where education is not limited to books only, schools have emerged as centers for the all-round development of students."
Rs 5 lakh each to the schools of Mhow, Dewas, Narsinghpur
Yadav announced to give Rs 5 lakh each to the schools of Mhow, Dewas, Narsinghpur for better educational management development for 100 percent result.
According to the CM, the Vice Chancellors of universities have been given the title of Kulguru, because it is the Guru who takes us from darkness to light.
Bicycles, uniforms and laptops for meritorious students
On the other hand, the state government is distributing bicycles to eligible school children for commuting to and from school. The government will get uniforms prepared and distribute them to the children in the next session.
Also, about 1 lakh laptops will be distributed to talented students who score up to 75 percent marks next year. The state government will also distribute electric scooties to meritorious students.
IIT satellite center to be initiated in Ujjain
CM Yadav affirmed that along with the upgradation of schools, the new education policy has also been implemented in 55 PM Excellence Colleges of the state, where employment-oriented education is being provided to the students.
For this purpose, IIT satellite center will be initiated in Ujjain. The state government has innovated in the medical education and health sector by merging the medical education and health departments.
Emphasizing on healthcare and medical colleges
The government is emphasizing on opening medical colleges in small cities, as a result of which the number of MBBS seats in the state will increase to 10 thousand within the next 2 years.
Madhya Pradesh is the only state where the government is providing full support to the students for medical education after passing NEET. CM urged students to be provider rather than a job seeker.
CM Yadav inaugurated the newly constructed building of Kamala Nehru Sandipani Girls School, Bhopal, constructed at a cost of Rs 36 crore. On his arrival at the school premises, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was welcomed by the students to the tune of the band.
