“Students must work hard to achieve success in life and must equally engage in academics, sports and cultural activities,” said Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
“Parents and teachers should fulfil their responsibilities to instil human values in the younger generation so that they can become able citizens,” he said.
Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge!
Sonowal was speaking at the closing ceremony of golden jubilee celebration programme of Na Bhanga Bapuji High School at Puranamati in Golaghat district on Sunday.
Appreciating the role played by the school to spread the light of education in the flood-affected area, Sonowal urged the students to follow the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi for ensuring cleanliness in their surroundings.
He also called on the young generation to utilise their time properly.
Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge!
“Time management is very important for achieving success in life,” he emphasised.
Terming dedication, hard work and perseverance as important traits of successful person’s personality, Sonowal underlined the need for the young generation to keep their health in good condition through sports and the need to stay away from drugs.
He also announced Rs 20 lakh for building a playground in the school under CMSGUY and another Rs 20 lakh for constructing extra classrooms.
Saying that the students have the potential to establish Assam at the world stage he urged them to study at least 10 hours a day to make this dream a reality.
He also called on the young people to use social media responsibly and not to spread rumours and misinformation on social media which can disturb the peace and harmony of the state.
Saying that teaching is a noble profession and teachers have the responsibility to shape the future citizens of the country, Sonowal urged the teachers and parents to make the students aware about their responsibility to protect the nature and environment.