Port Blair, Sept. 5: Teachers play a catalytic role in moulding students who are the future of tomorrow, said the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Chetan B Sanghi addressing the valedictory function of the weeklong programme organized by the Education Department as part of the Teachers’ Day celebration held in the auditorium of Tagore Govt. College of Education here this evening. The programme was attended among others by senior officers of the Administration, faculties of Education Department, Principals and Teachers from various colleges and schools besides students.
Complimenting the teachers on the occasion, the Chief Secretary said, Teachers’ Day is dedicated to teachers for their relentless service in nation building. The day is celebrated with vigour and enthusiasm across India. Besides parents, a teacher feels equally elated in the progress of the child and such noble thought of the teachers in wanting to give their best for the holistic development of the child deserves appreciation, he said. A nation’s progress rests on teachers and good teachers are very important for imparting quality education and various steps are being taken to give due recognition to them. Academic variant is not the only option for the child to excel, rather there are umpteen number of fields in which a student can excel, the Chief Secretary said while referring to fields like sports and other extracurricular activities.
The Chief Secretary further stated that since the last one year, the Education Department here with the help of teachers have made laudable achievements. The Department has been able to produce very good results besides the implementation process adopted by the Department for recognizing teachers by including both senior and junior teachers of various Govt. Schools, deserves a special mention, he said. The Chief Secretary also desired that teachers teaching Physical Education and other extra circular activities should also be duly recognized for their efforts and urged the selection committee of the Education Department to include teachers from every stream in the award to be presented from next year. He also lauded the teachers serving in far flung areas for their dedication and support despite the challenges. The voluntary contribution of teachers in monitoring the mid day meals served to students was also hailed by the Chief Secretary.
The Chief Secretary further informed about ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah’ a Govt. of India overreaching scheme for holistic nourishment of children. He said, Poshan Abhiyan aims at addressing malnutrition in children and to further improve the nutritional data of A&N Isles, the Education Department has decided to provide extra bananas and eggs to the students for improving their nutritional aspect. He also highlighted about the various initiatives taken by the Education Department such as training programmes for teachers which will yield quality teachers and quality pedagogy leading to better students and results, up-gradation of sports facilities, improving the physical infrastructures besides other requirements put forth by the Department will be taken up. He also complimented the teachers for their dedicated services and urged them to continue serving the students with vigour.
The Chief Secretary and other dignitaries presented awards to 12 teachers from the Islands for their outstanding contributions in the field of education. Earlier, the Chief Secretary also garlanded the portrait of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan on the occasion.
In his welcome address, the Secretary (Education), Shri D. Manikandan highlighted the significance of the day. He elaborated on the roles played by teachers for the overall development of the students and lauded their contributions towards nation building. The Secretary also lauded the teachers serving in far flung areas with dedication. He also appreciated the support of the teachers to the Department and their positive response for the welfare of the students. The Secretary said, this year there has not been a single POCSO case against the teaching community due to vigorous awareness and actions taken by the Education Department.
Cultural programmes were presented by the faculties and teachers of the Education Department on the occasion. The programme culminated with the vote of thanks proposed by the Director (Education), Shri Kamlesh Kumar.
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