LG Manoj Sinha felicitates outstanding teachers in Jammu

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated the outstanding teachers in Jammu for their admirable initiatives in school education. While paying tributes to former President, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary, the LG said the occasion provides us an opportunity to acknowledge the significant contribution of teachers to the society and the nation.

He said teachers create a system that is appropriate to the needs of the time and requirements of the society and they are the creators of the real strength of the nation and pave the way for rapid social and economic progress of the future.

The LG called upon the teaching community to develop curiosity and inquisitiveness among the



students and nurture their unique creativity and talent. He further said teachers should create such an environment in the schools where students are encouraged to ask questions and for lifelong learning, both teachers and students should have a thirst for knowledge and intense curiosity that is not confined to the classroom.

The LG highlighted the importance of developing schools as a foundation for shaping the future of the younger generation. The LG inaugurated 790 civil works under Samagra Shiksha and laid the e-foundation of 376 Astrophysics Labs and 10 Virtual Reality Labs across J&K. He also initiated the process for engagement of 15,017 Aaya/Helpers for schools with pre-primary sections.