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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: Experts to mentor city students under adopt-a-school initiative
The UT education department has started an 'Adopt-a-School Mentorship Initiative' under which experts from varied fields will be allowed to adopt government schools to provide guidance to the students on health, hygiene, moral values, cyber awareness and life skills. Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria announced the scheme at an event at Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42, where 237 meritorious students of the city were felicitated with ₹5,000 each and certificates on Wednesday. In its first phase, 42 government schools in Chandigarh have been included, benefiting about 60,000 students. Under this initiative, senior officials of the administration, doctors, lawyers, sportspersons, entrepreneurs and experts from other fields will adopt the schools. This will prepare children for the world outside books and promote practical knowledge, education officials said, adding that it would be a voluntary programme and the department would finalise who all to be included in this scheme. Kataria also launched a cashless campus initiative under which schools will not accept cash payments for fees from class 9 onwards as it will be paid directly to the department through its bank account. The governor also mentioned a pact under the Udaan Project under which about 700 brilliant students will be provided free coaching for JEE, NEET, IAS, PCS and NDA-like exams by coaching institutes. Meanwhile, principals and teachers of four government schools were also felicitated who ensured 100% results of their schools.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Punjab governor honours outstanding students, launches new educational initiatives
1 2 Chandigarh: Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria honoured 237 outstanding students from Chandigarh who achieved above 90% marks in Class XII examinations at the Post Graduate Govt College for Girls, Sector 42, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Students received certificates and cash incentives of Rs 5,000 each from the UT education department. The ceremony also recognised principals and teachers from four govt schools that achieved 100% results. Also, the UT administration introduced three new educational initiatives during the event to enhance the city's educational framework. Adopt-a-School Mentorship Initiative: It will encompass 42 govt schools, benefiting approximately 60,000 students. Administration officials, professionals, and experts will guide students on health, hygiene, moral values, cyber awareness, and life skills, providing practical knowledge beyond academics. Udaan Project: The education department's MoU with prestigious coaching institutes will provide free coaching to 700 talented students for competitive examinations like JEE, NEET, IAS, PCS, and NDA, supporting academically capable students with limited resources. Cashless Campus: The initiative aims to ensure secure and transparent financial transactions whilst promoting digital literacy, supporting the vision of Developed India 2047. The governor acknowledged that the students' achievements resulted from their efforts combined with teachers' and parents' support. He said, "The real credit for this success goes to the teachers. The respect for a teacher is the same today as it was earlier. Time has changed, technology has changed, but the contribution and importance of the one who imparts education is still steadfast." Kataria also emphasised that education extends beyond examinations, serving as an instrument for societal change. He noted that "we should not only have knowledge, but also the qualities of humanity." Discussing Developed India 2047, the governor expressed his vision for Chandigarh: "Our dream is that Chandigarh should not only become a smart city but also a visionary city – where we show direction to the country on all parameters of education, innovation, cleanliness, digital progress, and good governance."
