Real power of education is its ability to transform: LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu, Mar 13: Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha today said that the real power of education is its ability to transform.

“The real power of education is its ability to transform. We can fulfil the demands of a modern society and build Viksit Bharat, if we can fully utilise the power of education and skilled human resources of the nation,”he said.

According to a press release, Lieutenant Governor was addressing the Spiritual and Value Education Summit in New Delhi. He exhorted the distinguished scholars and educators for transforming the education system into a holistic framework to nurture intellectual growth and moral integrity among students.

“Seamless integration of ethics and value in education is crucial to create an enlightened society and a powerful nation. Without the fine balance of our ancient value system and modern skills it is impossible to sustain and further long-run economic growth,”he said.

LG Sinha added that the value based education will enable students to explore their true strength. “It will help in character building and inspire them for righteous living. This holistic education system can take the nation on growth trajectory and bring about the changes necessary for a developed nation,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor emphasised on imparting ethical, moral, and social values alongside academic knowledge and skills. He said, “Our youth should have Science in one hand and Samskara in the other. Along with the advancement of science and technology, the teachings of traditional values, our cultural heritage and vision of great personalities should also be included in the main curriculum of education.”

He stated that “we need scientists as well as artists and spiritualists.” “Only the spirits of scientists, artists and spiritualists combined together can save education from being one-sided and succeed in making it a holistic education,” LG Sinha said

Speaking on the need to develop future-ready education systems and skill-driven learning environment, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted that the rapid pace at which change is taking place today, which will require constant skilling and reskilling as per the needs of the industry.

He urged all teachers to go beyond the subjects and curriculum and provide the students with skills to become successful future professionals.