Chief Minister Engages Students at Mission Avval, Shares Inspiring Journey
Raipur chhattisgarh VISHESH
Report manpreet singh Raipur, 21 June 2024// Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai attended the Mission Avval Meritorious Student Award Ceremony organised by the Dhamtari district administration on Friday. During the event, Chief Minister Shri Sai interacted with students and addressed their queries. The session was engaging, with students from various schools participating and posing their questions to the Chief Minister.
Vedika Devangan, a tenth-grade student from Kurud, asked the Chief Minister whether he was playful during his school days. In response, Chief Minister Shri Sai stated, “Vedika, you have asked a very insightful question. Playfulness is certainly a part of childhood, but my circumstances were different. I lost my father when I was just ten years old. As the eldest son in the family and a fourth-grade student at the time, the responsibility of the entire family fell on my shoulders. I had to manage farming, fulfil social obligations, and care for my family. Though I did study, I didn’t have the opportunity to be playful. I had to take on responsibilities from a young age, so my situation was different. I was always focused on studying and ensuring my family’s well-being. My younger brother was only a year old, and I had to handle everything. However, I encourage you all to cherish your childhood memories, including moments of playfulness.”
Savita Sori from Eklavya School asked him whether it was true that schools in the village lag behind schools in city in terms of education. Chief Minister Shri Sai responded emphatically, “I do not agree that schools in village lag behind schools in city in education. It’s not about villages or cities. Wherever there are dedicated teachers, the quality of education thrives. As I mentioned earlier, teachers are the architects of our nation. An excellent teacher can elevate the academic standards of an entire school.” Reflecting on his own experience, he added, “During my student days, we followed the matriculation system. Even though I attended school in a village, I consistently achieved full marks throughout my academic journey up to the tenth grade.”
When Diksha Sahu asked the Chief Minister how she could enter civil services, he advised, “Your willpower should be strong, and you must work very hard. With determination and perseverance, you will definitely achieve good results.”
Chief Minister Shri Sai also emphasized the importance of strong determination and hard work in fulfilling one’s dreams, regardless of whether students attend schools in villages or cities. His interaction with the students was informative and inspiring, leaving the young minds motivated to pursue their goals with dedication.
