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India Today
4 days ago
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- India Today
Moral education key to developed India, says Haryana Chief Minister Saini
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday underlined the role of moral education in building a developed India, while showcasing major strides made in digital and infrastructure reforms across the state's education was speaking at the Smart Class Expansion Programme jointly organised by the Sampark Foundation and the Haryana Education Department in Ladwa, also launched the Smart Television Education Project during the He emphasised that "education is not just confined to bookish knowledge but is a powerful medium that shapes the future of individuals, society, and the nation."DIGITAL PUSH IN SCHOOLSSaini announced that five lakh tablets have been distributed to students in Classes 10 to 12 across Haryana. In addition, nearly 40,000 classrooms have been equipped with digital boards and 1,201 Information Technology labs have been state has seen the rapid adoption of technology in classrooms, with more than 5,000 schools now having Wi-Fi Sampark Foundation has played a key role in this transformation, installing Sampark TV Boxes in 7,000 schools. These boxes provide digital versions of Haryana board textbooks, educational videos, worksheets, and said that a total of 1,485 schools have been equipped with LED TVs, and 132 schools in Ladwa and Babain blocks have been upgraded with smart class Foundation founder Vineet Nayar added, "Our aim is to create curiosity for learning among children and focus on the application of knowledge."SOLAR SCHEME TO CUT ELECTRICITY BILLSAt a separate event in Ladwa, Saini spoke about Haryana's commitment to renewable energy. He said the government has set a target to install solar panels on one lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Muft Bijli with an annual income below Rs 1.80 lakh will be eligible for 2 kW solar panels. 'Out of the total cost, Rs 70,000 will be borne by the central government and the remaining by the state government,' he stated. Once installed, households will no longer have to pay electricity also mentioned that a team of officers will visit each village to ensure smooth implementation of the solar FOR FARMERSHe further said that the state government has transferred Rs 1,334 crore to the accounts of farmers whose crops were damaged by recent heavy rains, a move aimed at offering immediate support to the agricultural community.(With inputs from PTI)- EndsMust Watch
The Print
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Moral education essential for developed India: Nayab Saini
Saini was addressing the Smart Class Expansion Programme, organised by the Sampark Foundation and the Education Department in Ladwa, Kurukshetra district. He said that students from classes 10 to 12 in the state have been distributed five lakh tablets, nearly 40,000 classrooms have been equipped with digital boards, and 1,201 IT labs have been set up. Chandigarh, Jul 30 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Wednesday said moral education for children is a must to make India a developed nation. Earlier, Saini launched a Smart TV Education Project from Ladwa. The Sampark Foundation has provided Sampark TV Boxes in 7,000 state schools, he said. The package includes digital versions of Haryana board textbooks, videos, worksheets, and assessment modules. A total of 1,485 schools have been equipped with LED TVs, the chief minister said. As many as 132 schools of Ladwa and Babain blocks have been developed as 'smart classes' with such TVs, he said. Saini said that education is not just confined to bookish knowledge but is a powerful medium that shapes the future of individuals, society, and the nation. He said Atal Tinkering Labs have been set up in all 22 districts of the state, and more than 5,000 schools have been provided with Wi-Fi connectivity. Sampark Foundation founder Vineet Nayar said his foundation aims to create curiosity for learning among children and focus on the application of knowledge. At another event in Ladwa, Saini said the government has set a target to install solar panels on one lakh houses this year. He said a team of officers will visit every village for the project under the Pradhan Mantri Muft Bijli Yojana. Families with an annual income below Rs 1.80 lakh will be provided with a 2 kW solar panel under the scheme. Out of the total cost, Rs 70,000 will be borne by the central government and the remaining by the state government, he said. He also said households with solar panels will not have to pay any electricity bills. Saini also said a sum of Rs 1,334 crore has been transferred to the accounts of farmers who suffered damage to their crops due to the recent rain. PTI SUN VN VN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Moral education essential for developed India: Nayab Saini
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Chandigarh, Jul 30 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Wednesday said moral education for children is a must to make India a developed nation. He said that students from classes 10 to 12 in the state have been distributed five lakh tablets, nearly 40,000 classrooms have been equipped with digital boards, and 1,201 IT labs have been set up. Saini was addressing the Smart Class Expansion Programme, organised by the Sampark Foundation and the Education Department in Ladwa, Kurukshetra district. Earlier, Saini launched a Smart TV Education Project from Ladwa. The Sampark Foundation has provided Sampark TV Boxes in 7,000 state schools, he said. The package includes digital versions of Haryana board textbooks, videos, worksheets, and assessment modules. A total of 1,485 schools have been equipped with LED TVs, the chief minister said. As many as 132 schools of Ladwa and Babain blocks have been developed as 'smart classes' with such TVs, he said. Saini said that education is not just confined to bookish knowledge but is a powerful medium that shapes the future of individuals, society, and the nation. He said Atal Tinkering Labs have been set up in all 22 districts of the state, and more than 5,000 schools have been provided with Wi-Fi connectivity. Sampark Foundation founder Vineet Nayar said his foundation aims to create curiosity for learning among children and focus on the application of knowledge. At another event in Ladwa, Saini said the government has set a target to install solar panels on one lakh houses this year. He said a team of officers will visit every village for the project under the Pradhan Mantri Muft Bijli Yojana. Families with an annual income below Rs 1.80 lakh will be provided with a 2 kW solar panel under the scheme. Out of the total cost, Rs 70,000 will be borne by the central government and the remaining by the state government, he said. He also said households with solar panels will not have to pay any electricity bills. Saini also said a sum of Rs 1,334 crore has been transferred to the accounts of farmers who suffered damage to their crops due to the recent rain. PTI SUN VN VN view comments First Published: July 31, 2025, 01:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
