TURA, June 15: After organising a series of programmes in the district, the ‘Janbhagidari’ events finally concluded with distribution of prizes to the winners of various competitions held at SMELC, Dakopgre, Tura on Thursday.
The concluding programme was organised by the District Mission Coordinator, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), West Garo Hills district.
While addressing the gathering, Advisor, ICFAI, University, Tura and Chief Guest on the occasion Viola Sonatchi B Sangma, said that she could witness the change that is happening in the education department and the effort of the officials of the Education department working hard to bring change and transformation in the education sector of the district in particular and nation in general. Mentioning the Child Centric Education System for the holistic development of a child, she said that the government has introduced different learning modules so that children are more interested and can learn their lessons in an easier way.
She also emphasised on learning and understanding of English language for students adding that since we have to communicate in English language while appearing for examinations and job interviews and therefore it is necessary to learn to express ourselves better, she added. She also urged all the students to inculcate courage, confidence and be prepared to face any kind of challenges in future.
In his keynote address, Sub-Divisional School Education Officer (SDSEO) and Block Mission Coordinator, Rongram C & RD Block, Samuel Ch Marak highlighted the objectives and purpose of Jan Bhagidhari Events held under the banner of G-20 to promote Foundational Literacy and Numeracy and implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 including active citizens participation in shaping the future of the students thereby building a strong foundation for future growth of the people of the region.
Mentioning about the nationwide Nipun Bharat Mission under the Ministry of Education, he said that it aims to reform the education system and cover the learning needs of children in the age group of 3 to 9 nine years and which ensures everyone including future children to be educated and self sufficient human being.
The event also provided an opportunity for the students to participate in different competitions organized on the occasion such as, TLM Exhibition, Story Telling, Quiz, Poem Recitation, Bursting the Balloon, etc where students can show their talents. During the function, the Chief Guest distributed the Certificates and Prizes to the Winners of these various competitions.
Administrative and Accounts Officer, SSA, Tura D K Newar, Urban Mission Coordinator, Tura Sentfilson B Marak were among others who spoke on the occasion while Officials from Education department, teachers and students of various schools of the district attended the concluding function.
