Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath celebrated the achievements of meritorious students on Saturday, emphasizing the paramount importance of education. During the ceremony honoring students from CBSE, CISCE, UP Secondary Education, and UP Board of Secondary Sanskrit Education, Adityanath stated, “There is no greater honor for a Guru than to see those he has guided achieving high positions in the country, state, and district.” He further emphasized the sacredness of education, drawing from the Srimad Bhagwat Gita, where it is considered the most sacred work. This, he asserted, is the greatest service to the nation.
Of the 170 students honored, 112 were girls, prompting Adityanath to advocate for heightened attention to their education and development. He highlighted various programs launched by the Basic Education Council, including the disbursement of Rs 1200 per student to the bank accounts of over 88 lakh students’ parents.
To recognize the outstanding achievements of these students, the government is providing them with certificates, tablets, and a cash reward of Rs 1 lakh. Furthermore, Adityanath announced that roads in the villages or localities where these students reside will be named after them, or the government will undertake road construction projects in their honor. These students will also have the unique opportunity to lay the foundation stone for these initiatives alongside their local MLA and MP.
Reflecting on the state of education under previous governments, the UP CM expressed his disappointment. “Before 2017, just as the government lived in darkness, they also allowed education to languish in darkness,” he said. He proudly highlighted the successful implementation of copy-free examinations within 12 days in a fair manner, with results being made available within 14 days.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Secondary Education Minister Gulab Devi, Basic Education Minister Sandeep Singh, Additional Chief Secretary of the Secondary Education Department Deepak Kumar, Principal Secretary of the Basic Education Department MKS Sundaram, and Director General of School Education Kanchan Verma.
