National Education Day is all about celebrating power of education
STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Education is like a super important right for every men and women. It helps to shape the future of our country. National Education Day was celebrated at JK Public School (JKPS) Panjtirthi with much fervour.
The celebration commenced with an oration by Salochana Raina and Indu Koul. The day highlighted how education can empower people, foster personal growth, and drive societal development.
The celebration honors Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad’s contributions to the Indian education system. Kalam, the first Education Minister of India, performed instrumental role in establishing key institutions like the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT).
The assembly ground echoed with Slogans presented by jakiians worded as ‘Education for all’, ‘Each one teach one’ etc.
The endeavour was to create awareness about the life-changing role of education.
Jakiians enacted a skit to highlight, “Education empowers individuals to get free from the chains of ignorance and poverty. It equips them with the skills they need to pursue their dreams and improve their standard of living.”
The Principal of JKPS Panjtirthi, Suman Banbah expressed, “National Education Day reminds us of our responsibility to nurture young minds and create a society where education is accessible to everyone. We aim to empower students with values, creativity, and knowledge that helps them become responsible citizens.”
She added, “In today’s fast-paced world, knowledge is power. Celebrating National Education Day encourages the development of a knowledge-based society. When individuals are empowered with knowledge, they are better equipped to make decisions, solve problems, and contribute to the growth of their communities and the nation.”
A quiz on national education day was organised and that quiz master was the principal herself. She further rewarded the winners of the quiz.
