Chandigarh, May 26
Haryana Education Minister, Mahipal Dhanda said that the marksheets of meritorious students are not merely pieces of paper carrying marks but living proof of their hard work, the sacrifices made by their parents, and the selfless guidance of their teachers. The Education Minister was addressing a felicitation ceremony held at Shiksha Sadan, Panchkula, for meritorious students of government schools who excelled in the Class 10 and 12 examinations conducted by the Board of School Education Haryana and Central Board of Secondary Education. A total of 22 students were honoured during the programme. Students securing first, second and third positions were awarded cash prizes of Rs 11,000, Rs 8,100 and Rs 5,100 respectively.
Congratulating the students, Mahipal Dhanda said that the occasion was a matter of immense pride and joy for him not only as a minister but also as a parent. He said the entire state of Haryana feels proud of the outstanding achievements of these students. Giving significant credit for the students’ success to parents and teachers, he said that while children stayed awake preparing for examinations, parents too remained awake, praying and working for their children’s bright future.
Reiterating the government’s commitment, the Education Minister said that the sole objective of the present government is to provide every child in Haryana with modern, high-quality education at par with global standards. He said that under the National Education Policy, educational infrastructure across the state is being continuously strengthened so that even children living in the remotest villages get equal and better opportunities to progress. Haryana’s youth possess immense talent, and the government’s responsibility is to channelise their energy in the right direction, he added.
The Education Minister said that success in examinations is only one milestone in life’s journey and not the final destination. He stated that challenges ahead would be even greater, but expressed confidence that the students’ dedication and determination would help them succeed in every field. He urged students to use education not merely for personal career growth, but also for contributing towards nation-building and social development, adding that both the state and the country have high expectations from the youth.
Mahipal Dhanda also encouraged students who could not secure expected marks, saying there is absolutely no need to feel disheartened. Examination scores alone cannot decide the course of one’s life, he said. He added that failure only indicates that success requires greater effort and commitment. Advising students to identify their shortcomings and rise again with double the determination, he said the future would certainly belong to those who persevere. The Education Minister extended his best wishes to all meritorious students and encouraged them to continue bringing laurels to Haryana.
