Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani on Monday underscored the enduring legacy of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, characterizing his leadership as visionary and instrumental in laying the groundwork for modern India.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that Minister Dharmani articulated these views while addressing students at the annual prize distribution function organized to commemorate Children’s Day at the Government Senior Secondary School in Kathlag, situated within the Ghumarwin Assembly constituency. The event saw the participation of approximately 200 students hailing from seven educational institutions across the region.
Paying homage to Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary, Minister Dharmani emphasized that Nehru considered children to be the nation’s future. He believed that the construction of a robust nation was contingent upon providing children with access to quality education, equitable opportunities, and an environment conducive to their comprehensive development.
The minister elaborated on Nehru’s contributions, highlighting the establishment of numerous pivotal institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), during his premiership. The development of significant public sector steel plants in Bhilai, Durgapur, and Rourkela also saw considerable momentum under Nehru’s guidance. Furthermore, multipurpose projects like the Bhakra-Nangal Dam were instrumental in expanding irrigation and power generation capacities nationwide, playing a crucial role in shaping contemporary India.
Minister Dharmani framed Children’s Day not merely as an occasion for celebration but as an important opportunity for society to reflect upon its responsibilities concerning children’s rights, their education, and their overall well-being. He encouraged the students present to diligently pursue their aspirations with hard work, discipline, and a positive outlook.
He further stated that a structured strategy was being implemented to enhance education, skill development, sports, and infrastructure within the Ghumarwin Assembly constituency. Significant efforts are underway with the objective of establishing a Skill Academy and a Skill University in the region. Through the modernization of the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) and the establishment of a sports skill centre, the youth are slated to receive vocational training aimed at employment, alongside opportunities to cultivate their athletic talents.
Addressing the development needs of the constituency, the minister highlighted the government’s priority in augmenting road connectivity to villages, including those in the Baddaghat area. The aim is to ensure that every village is connected by a metalled road. In parallel, progress has been made on a Rs 72 crore electrical substation project. Upon its completion, this undertaking is expected to significantly bolster the region’s power supply infrastructure. The minister indicated that the project’s timeline for completion is estimated to be between one and a half to two years, given the necessity for procuring specialized, customized transformers.
Reassuring the local community, Minister Dharmani committed to the paving of the sports ground at Government Senior Secondary School, Kathlag. He also assured that the examination hall, currently under construction, would be finalized and made accessible to students in the near future. In recognition of their achievements, Minister Dharmani presented awards to students who had demonstrated excellence in academics, sports, and other co-curricular activities, extending his best wishes for their future endeavors.
Subsequently, Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani inaugurated the 19th Sub-Junior and 23rd Junior State-Level Korfball Championship at the Government Senior Secondary School in Galiyan, located in the Bilaspur district. This championship has attracted participation from teams representing eight districts and 86 clubs from across Himachal Pradesh.
The Chenab Times News Desk
