Sri Vijaya Puram, November 13: In a Children’s Day message, Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dinesh Sharma extended his congratulations and best wishes to all the children of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Children are the future of the nation and the strong foundation of its hopes, he said. Their dreams, curiosity, creativity and aspirations will shape the India of tomorrow, and it is a collective responsibility to provide every child with quality education, equal opportunities and a conducive environment in which they can nurture their talents and realise their full potential, he added.
Referring to the ‘ANKURAN Initiative’, being implemented by the State Council of Educational Research and Training under the Andaman and Nicobar Administration, the Lieutenant Governor described it as a commendable effort towards strengthening the foundational competencies of literacy and numeracy among students from Classes I to VIII. Through its portal, regular teaching sessions, assessments and monitoring of students’ progress are helping to address their individual academic needs, he said.
The Lieutenant Governor said he particularly appreciated the dedication and commitment of teachers, who are continuously striving to provide quality education to children even in the inaccessible and remote islands.
He called upon all to work together to build a generation of knowledgeable, confident, sensitive, creative and responsible citizens who will make a significant contribution towards nation-building, thereby realising the resolve of ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’. He extended his greetings to all children on the occasion.
