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Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Need value-based and inclusive education: Governor
Haryana governor Bandaru Dattatraya on Sunday underscored the importance of value-based and inclusive education in line with the emerging needs of the industry and future challenges. Addressing the teachers, academic leaders and scholars during the provincial 'acharya sammelan' of Vidya Bharati held at Samalkha in Panipat, through virtual mode, Dattatraya said education should not be limited to rote learning and academic excellence. It should develop moral values, critical thinking and a spirit of innovation in students, he said, stressing the need for an education system that is inclusive, accessible and compatible with socio-economic diversity. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of making India a developed nation by 2047, he said students must be equipped with academic knowledge as well as ethics, social responsibility and skills in line with the demands of the global workforce. He called upon teachers to guide students with compassion and knowledge. The governor said that Haryana government is taking many initiatives in the field of education and appreciated the efforts to improve the infrastructure of schools, integration of digital learning tools, scholarships to meritorious students and promotion of vocational training. He said that Vidya Bharati is India's largest organisation in the field of education, which is sowing the seeds of Indian culture and moral values in children along with education.
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Vice-President says national interest is paramount
In the backdrop of India targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan, Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said every Indian had today realised the power, perspective and vision of the governance and it had elevated the spirit of every citizen of the country. He was speaking at the release of Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya's autobiography, 'Janta Ki Kahani Meri Aatamkatha', at Maharashtra Sadan here. Saying that no interest – personal, political or economic – could be above the national interest, Mr. Dhankhar emphasised that 'expression' and 'debate' were complimentary in a democratic system and cannot survive without each other. 'Democracy cannot survive without expression and if the person believes that whatever he is saying is correct then the expression is meaningless. If we stray away from expression and debate, then ego and arrogance will come which is very painful for both democracy and an individual,' said the Vice-president, recalling how Mr. Dattatraya himself followed this principle in his life to open debate with the Naxalites in 1984. The autobiography is a personal and historically significant work that presents an in-depth account of the life and journey of Mr. Dattatraya, who served as Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh pracharak for long before entering active politics with the formation of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Originally written in Telugu, the book was later translated into Hindi. Through this, readers will get to read the story of Mr. Dattatraya's personal experiences and political evolution. Born on June 12, 1947, Mr. Dattatraya served as Union Minister of State for Railways in Atal Bihari Vajpayee government in 2002, besides holding several other portfolios and positions in the party for the past over four decades. Mr. Dattatraya said three Cs – character, commitment and conviction – were the important aspects of life and every challenge could be faced by imbibing these three traits. He said he came from a very humble background, his mother being a street vendor, and had never dreamt to be a Minister or a Governor, but only aimed to dedicate his life to the welfare of the common man. Mr. Dattatraya said he was not a poet or a writer, but was encouraged by the people around him to audio record his experiences during the COVID-induced lockdown and this later took the form of a book. Union Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal praised the Governor as 'truly an epitome of humility' and said that his book showcased the story of a simple human being. Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy also addressed the gathering. Union Ministers Arjun Ram Meghwal and Anurag Thakur and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini were also present.
Hans India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Dattatraya consoles family of Lt Vinay Narwal
Chandigarh: Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya on Thursday called the bereaved family members of Naval Officer Lt Vinay Narwal, the brave son of the soil who lost his life during the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The Governor extended his heartfelt condolences to the grieving family and expressed deep anguish over the loss of a courageous young officer. Calling the Pahalgam terror attack, the most heinous crime against humanity, Dattatraya strongly condemned the brutal act and said such cowardly attacks will never be able to shake the resolve of the Indian citizens, armed forces or the spirit of the nation. The loss of a brave and young Naval Officer Lt Vinay Narwal will never be forgotten. The people of Haryana and the entire country stand with you in this hour of grief, the Governor told the family members. As a mark of respect to the victims of the abominable terror attack, Dattatraya also announced that he had requested Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar, to postpone the release event of his autobiography 'Janata Ki Kahani Meri Aatmakatha', which was originally scheduled to take place on April 24. 'This is a time for mourning and reflection. I requested the Vice President to defer the release of my autobiography in honour of those who lost their lives in the cowardice terror attack and their families', said Dattatraya.
