CM Bhupendra Patel responds to Banaskantha student's request, promises school visit during SMC outreach
GANDHINAGAR: In a touching moment, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel engaged in a heartfelt conversation with
Sanya Prajapati
, a Class 1 student from Uttampura village's primary school in Banaskantha, according to the Chief Minister's office press release.
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During a video dialogue with
School Management Committee
members, Sanya recited a verse from the
Shrimad Bhagvad Geeta
and innocently asked CM Patel when he would visit her school. CM Patel warmly replied, "When I visit, I will certainly make it a point to meet you."
This exchange has resonated with School Management Committees across Gujarat. The interaction was part of a larger video conference with approximately 4.5 lakh School Management Committee members from government schools across the state.
CM Patel emphasised the importance of these committees in delivering value-based education and bridging the gap with global standards. He highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on education, health and safety, and extending facilities to rural areas.
In this context, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has placed emphasis on education, health, and safety and has extended facilities to the smallest villages, and the scope of education has increased.
The more active the SMC is, the wider the benefits will be in the education of village schools.
The Chief Minister had undertaken the first innovative initiative of video conference dialogue from Gandhinagar with about four and a half lakh members of the School Management Committees of government, primary and secondary schools across the state. Education Minister Kuberbhai Dindor and Minister of State Prafulbhai Panseria also participated in this video dialogue.
CM Patel also received their proposals and feedback through discussions with the members of the School Management Committees.
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