The Chief Minister reiterating Government’s commitment and concern of the education of the Goan children said it has introduced technical education like codding and robotics at school level and have initiated steps to train master trainers to train future technocrats in the State.
Dr. Sawant was speaking at a programme organized to commemorate laying of foundation stone which was earlier laid by the Union Minister of State for Ports, Shri Shripad Naik has laid a foundation stone for construction of new premises for Pre-Primary & Primary School near Nana Nani Park at Porvorim today. The function was organized by Vidya Prabodhan Shikshan Sanstha.
The Chief Minister said Government apart from implementing various schemes in the educational field have initiated steps to provide robust infrastructure for education sector.
The Chief Minister exhorted that education is must which should coupled with morals and values. Here is an area we have to focuss upon and parents and teachers in particular have a great responsibility to work in this direction, which will help to create well cultured society. He complimented the stakeholders for their tireless efforts to provide education and for laying the due thrust on quality education. If we intend to build a building for hundred years, we also need to work towards creating better society for years to come.
Highlighting the importance of education he said a food can quench hunger for the time being but education has a capacity to quench his hunger throughout his life he added.
Chairman Goa Housing Board, Shri Subhash Shirodkar said in modern time education is must for human being. Complementing the stakeholders for maintaining quality of education, he suggested to initiate steps taking into consideration the future needs. The Government under the leadership of Dr. Sawant has taken step to boost education sector.
Executive Member VPSS Shri Rajkumar Desai enlightened about the history and achievements and alao functioning of Vidya Prabodhini Education Society.
Er. Shri Sandesh Prabhu Chodnekar was honoured at the hands of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant.
Sapanch V. Penha De Franca Shri Sandip Vazarkar, Ex- Speaker GLA Shri Ulhas Asnodkar, Manager VPSS Shri Datta Naik, Secretary Shri Rajendra Bhobhe, Shri Avadhoot Parrikar, Treasurer Shri Guruprasad Pawaskar, Manager TJS Bank Shri Vivekanand Patki, other Members of Executive Body, Members of various Faculties, Teachers, Students attended the function.
Chairman VPSS Shri Sanjay Walavalkar welcomed the guests.