Ramgarh: Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar visited Ekal schools in Ramgarh district on Wednesday, 14 October, and urged children to pursue education, work hard and set clear goals for their future. During his visit to Ekal schools at Rajabera, Ichapuri and Bartua, he interacted with children, parents and villagers to learn about educational facilities, school activities and local issues.
The Governor said no child in the country should be deprived of education. He praised the role of the Ekal Abhiyan in bringing education to children in remote and sparsely populated areas. He also commended the dedication of teachers working to educate children in these communities.
Governor Urges Children to Draw Inspiration from President Droupadi Murmu
During his interaction with students, Gangwar encouraged them to remain curious and make continuous efforts to achieve their ambitions. Referring to President Droupadi Murmu’s struggles in life, he urged the children to draw inspiration from her journey and remain committed to their goals.\n\nHe described children as the country’s invaluable asset and said every member of society had an important responsibility in shaping their future. Providing children with quality education and better opportunities, he added, required collective efforts.
Parents Asked to Keep Children Away from Child Labour
The Governor appealed to parents to encourage their children to attend school regularly and ensure they remained away from child labour. He stressed that children’s nutrition deserved as much attention as their education.
Gangwar said educated and healthy children could make a significant contribution to the development of society and the state. During the visit, he also listened to villagers’ concerns and gathered information about issues related to education.
Ekal Abhiyan Representatives Attend the Programme
Those present at the programme included Dr Lalan Kumar Sharma, national general secretary of Ekal Abhiyan; Mukesh Kumar Agrawal, president of the South Jharkhand division; Satish Tulsiyan, patron of Shri Hari Satsang Samiti, Jharkhand; and Usha Jalan, national working president of Ekal Gramotthan Foundation.
Babita Jalan of Shri Hari Satsang Samiti, Ranchi, and Anchal Kingar, president of the FTS Chapter, Ranchi, were also present, along with committee members and full-time dedicated workers of Ekal Abhiyan from South Jharkhand.
