Provincial President National Conference Mr Devender Singh Rana today called for unhindered access to quality education to children belonging to economically weaker segments of society, especially in remote and disadvantageous areas, saying this is important for ensuring equal opportunities to youngsters to grow in the comparative world.

"It is encouraging that the private sector is hugely supplementing the efforts in educational field but it will be beneficial only when all sections of society are equally covered", Mr Rana said while speaking at the Annual Day function of R.M.G International School at Jandyal (Mathwar) area of Nagrota Assembly Constituency this afternoon.

Mr. Devender Singh Rana and Col. Rajiv Ranjan, Commanding Officer 91 Field Regiment who was the Guest of honour presented mementos to the participants.

Mrs. Mona Gupta, Director of the School presented welcome address and highlighted the achievements of the school like getting CBSE affiliation and winning Emerging Brand (International School) for the year 2019. The school’s Annual Report was read by Vice Principal Mrs Indu Kapoor. She made the audience aware of the schools achievements in academics and co-curricular arena.

Trustees of the school Mrs and Mr Mohan Lal Gupta, Chairman, Mr Rohit Gupta, Chief Executive Officer Mr Karamjeet Paul and Coordinator Mrs Manju Bala were also present on the occasion

Mr Rana also stressed the need for accountability of educational institutions, saying this is important for achieving the objective of imparting quality education, especially at the basic and primary level of schooling. The teachers and parents have added responsibilities in this regard, he maintained and called for periodical interaction between the two for identifying grey areas and taking timely corrective measures, wherever required.

 “Shaping the course of young minds is a most delicate phenomenon and it can be achieved only when teachers, parents and students are on the same wave length”, Mr Rana said while enumerating the various challenges for harmonious growth of youngsters in this era of stress and strain. He said the challenges are manifold and can be overcome only when a congenial atmosphere is created for their harmonious growth. “While parents can play a supportive role in shaping the future of their children, it is actually a teacher who can mould them well to meet the challenges with courage and fortitude”, he said adding that the relationship has to be positive and based on trust. He said the role of teachers and parents becomes more crucial when children are in tender age and unable to take their own decisions. “This is the point where sound base and right direction assumes greater significance”, he maintained.

Exhorting teachers to inculcate spirit of brotherhood and discipline by imparting moral education alongside the prescribed courses, Mr Rana said that this can be achieved when the teachers become role model for their taught. “Their role is not imperative only in making children academically sound but they can have tremendous influence on their social behaviour as well”, he said adding that the students need lessons of life alongside guidance on the subject matter for becoming useful citizens of tomorrow.

Pointing to the interest being evinced by parents to the events connected with overall growth of their children, Mr Rana said this will go a long way in instilling sense of confidence among their wards and encourage them to give their best during competitions. He said sports and other activities are imperative for making youngsters versatile enough to face this competitive world with much more confidence and vigour.

The Provincial President complimented the management for organising events like annual day in a befitting manner, saying that these remain treasure for the students all their life.

Mr Rana also appreciated the students for their performance in various activities related to the annual day function and urged them to pay equal attention to sports, cultural and allied activities which are part of overall educational scenario.

Besides students, faculty members and parents, those present on the occasion included Mr Kuldeep Singh, retired Zonal Education Officer, Sarpanch Mr Sanjeev Singh, Mr Tejpal Singh, Mr Dayal Singh (Lucky), Mrs Rekha Langeh and others.