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| Attends Declamation Completion on Prevention of Disaster and Disaster Management; Pays tribute to Flood Victims of 2014 |
SRINAGAR, SRINAGAR 07 – Minister of State for Education,
Technical Education and Culture Priya Sethi today said education can pave the
way for a strong society that can stand in the face of any calamity- natural or
manmade, and emerge victorious.
The Minister said this at a function organized at Institute of Hotel;
Management to pay tributes to flood victims of 2014.
A Speech and Group Discussion competition was organized to mark the day
in which students from various schools across the city participated and
presented their views on Prevention of Disaster and Disaster Management.
Priya Sethi urging the students to focus on their education, said that
education not only means acquiring a theoretical education, but also
understanding its practical essence as well as learning by participating in co
curricular activities that contribute in overall development of a student.
She said that social awareness is essential, and that it is encouraging
to see students coming forth and participating in such events. She added that
change in thinking is essential for propagating a social change and that society needs to
make united efforts to preserve environment and prevent manmade disaster.
The Minister further said that state government is taking efforts for
disaster management and that effective policy is being formulated for an
effective response to disaster situations.
Putting forth government’s vision for creating educated,
independent and enterprising youth that can in-turn contribute to help this
state become a leader in every respect, the Minister said that students are
flag bearers for the state and their development is paramount for state
development.
She also urged students to follow Swami Vivekananda’s teaching
in their life that will guide them through any difficulties they may face in
life.
A two minute silence was also observed to pay tribute to the people who
lost their lives during the 2014 floods in Kashmir.
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