GORAKHPUR: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the advancements, development and change in work culture in the country under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership have changed global perception about us and now the world looks at India.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of Maharana Pratap Shiksha Parishad (MPSP) foundation week celebrations in Gorakhpur on Thursday, the CM said, “Till five-seven years ago, India used to look at the world, but now Europe, America and other countries look at India, and this is because of our PM’s leadership. We should all try to become an example for the world, rather than following others.”
“Today, even a little child is acquainted with technology and attends online classes. With the help of technology, the 135 crore population of the country was able to face the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic,” he added.
The CM said coronavirus vaccine is likely to be ready by January 2021, but till then we need to follow Covid protocols.
“Most probably, the coronavirus vaccine will be ready by January (2021), but we need to follow social distancing norms and wear mask,” he added.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of 88th Maharana Pratap Shiksha Parishad (MPSP) foundation week celebrations, CM Yogi congratulated the teachers and students for organizing the programme successfully while following all guidelines.
“Mahant Digvijaynath ji had established MPSP 88 years ago, and it should work hard to excel and aim to set an example for other institutions before its centenary celebrations. If everyone works with this aim, the MPEC will become the best educational institution in north India,” said Yogi.
Every educational institute should follow the new education policy and impart practical knowledge also besides theoretical knowledge, the CM said.
Chief guest of programme, Vidhan Sabha Speaker Hriday Narayan Dixit said India was always leading in education since Vedic era, except for the duration when it was ruled by others.
“After Independence, the so called educated class grew which looked down on Indian culture and traditions and presented a poor image of the country,” said Dixit.
Educational institutes should also teach morals like MPSP has been doing since 1932. Other institutes should learn from MPSP, he said.
The CM and Vidhan Sabha speaker also released a book ‘Bharatiya Sanskriti Ka Vishwa Mein Prasar’ on the occasion.
Special guest Mahant Suresh Das of Digambar Akhada, Ayodhya, started his speech with ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogan and said, “Education and health both are important for development. We became slaves because we were not educated.”