Former civic chief Ashish Sharma distributes study materials to rural primary schoolchildren

An educational assistance programme was organised at primary schools in various villages of Hathras district under the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ on 13 October. The programme was aimed at encouraging students from rural areas to pursue education and strengthening primary education.

Former municipal chairperson Pandit Ashish Sharma visited the schools as part of the initiative and distributed educational and writing materials among the students. The children were visibly happy after receiving the new study material.

During the programme, Pandit Ashish Sharma interacted with teachers, village heads and local dignitaries. He said that providing better educational resources to children studying in primary schools was the responsibility of both society and the government.

He said that encouraging children to study and making the necessary educational material available to them would increase their interest in education. According to him, such support could help children continue their studies with greater interest and access to the resources they need.

Pandit Ashish Sharma said that the foundation of a nation’s progress rests on its education system. He stressed that strengthening primary education in rural areas was extremely important because this was where the foundation of children’s future was prepared.

He also said that social initiatives of this kind not only motivate children to study but also increase awareness about the importance of education. The programme in the primary schools was organised with the objective of providing educational support and encouraging students in rural areas.

On the occasion, the former municipal chairperson wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi good health, a long life and continued service to the nation. He said that programmes like this were being organised with a spirit of service and public welfare, so that assistance could reach needy sections of society.

Education was also described as essential for ‘Mission 2047’. Pandit Ashish Sharma said that the children currently studying in primary schools would play an important role in building developed India in the year 2047.

He said that when the country celebrates the 100th anniversary of its independence, this same younger generation will be taking on the responsibilities of the nation. For this reason, he said, it was necessary to connect children with quality education, good values and a spirit of social service.

Pandit Ashish Sharma further said that providing children with better education and opportunities to move forward today was equal to investing in the bright future of the country. He said that the dream of a strong, self-reliant and developed India could be realised through education.

Teachers from the schools, villagers, representatives associated with the education department and local social workers were present at the programme. The people attending the event appreciated the initiative to distribute educational material among the children.