CM Saini urges students to stay drug-free, meritorious students are honoured
Calling students the future of the nation, the CM emphasised the importance of holistic education — one that includes values, life skills, and moral guidance. "Bookish knowledge alone is not enough. Students need spiritual and moral grounding to succeed in life," he said.
Highlighting the state's educational reforms, the CM mentioned that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Haryana is making rapid strides in both school and higher education.
He said medical colleges are being established in every district, and efforts are underway to ensure degree colleges for girls within a 20-km radius.
In a special move, scheduled caste students scoring over 90% in Class XII will receive a cash prize of Rs 1,11,000.
The CM also spoke about the implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP), targeting full rollout in Haryana by 2025. Under the NSQF, skill-based education has been introduced in over 1,000 schools.
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The state is also strengthening early education with 4,081 anganwadis and 1,418 Sanskriti Primary Schools offering stress-free, homework-free learning.
He praised initiatives like the Super-100 programme that helps talented students prepare for IIT-JEE and NEET.
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