Vishnu Deo Sai performs bhoomi pujan for Shri Vedmata Gayatri Mahavidyalaya in Jagdalpur
Team News Riveting
Raipur, January 2
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said for the progress of the country and the state, it was very important to provide the values of Sanatan dharma to the young generation that they had got from their teachers and parents.
“Any country can remain strong only when its foundation is strong. The foundation of our country is in our Sanatan traditions that teaches us Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and the lesson of patriotism,” Sai said while addressing the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony of Shri Vedmata Gayatri Mahavidyalaya in village Kangoli near Jagdalpur on Thursday. Sai said that Gayatri Mantra is the most important mantra of the Sanatan tradition. “This mantra inspires us to walk on the right path. Along with the best education, the students are also being given the values of patriotism in Vidya Bharati Sansthan,” he added.
The Chief Minister said good education had special importance in human life and with this aim, the state government had been also emphasizing on skill development along with education. He said that high level professional education institutes like IIT, IIM are located in Chhattisgarh. Apart from this, 341 PM Shri schools have been established in the state where facilities are being developed for quality education. Along with this, Nalanda campuses are also being established in big cities to provide necessary facilities and a favorable environment to the students of the state.
Sai also gave information about the new education policy and the youth hostel built for preparation for competitive examinations in Delhi. The Chief Minister announced to provide Rs 50 lakh for the development of Vidya Bharati Sansthan.
The programme was also addressed by the Deputy Chief Minister, Arun Sao, Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Tankaram Verma.
Lok Sabha member from Kanker Bhojraj Nag announced to give Rs 1 crore every year from the MP fund for the development of various institutions of Vidya Bharati Sansthan situated in the state. The Jagdalpur MLA Kiran Deo announced to provide financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh for the development of the institution situated in Jagdalpur.
The Chief Minister also participated in the yagya organized in Saraswati Shishu Mandir premises and prayed for the progress and prosperity of the people of the state including Bastar. He planted teak saplings in the courtyard. Dantewada MLA Chaitram Atami, local public representatives, teachers of the school and a large number of students were present on the occasion.
