The present-generation students should not be de-motivated through banal distractions. They should focus on value-based education in order to achieve their goal in life, said State Additional Chief Secretary lN Gupta joining as chief guest in the 29th Foundation Day Celebrations of the DAV Chandrasekharpur here on Friday.
Delivering the foundation day lecture, former Press Adviser to President of India and presently Joint Director of Rajya Sabha Satya Narayan Sahu said education can eliminate all sorts of discrimination and bring all-round development. The Indian system of education is appreciated worldwide, he opined.
School Chairman MM Panda presided over the meeting and Principal Dr KC Satapathy delivered the welcome address and presented a brief report.
In afternoon session, addressing the students, motivational guru Prof Dindayal Swain emphasised on self-confidence as the foundation of all-round success.
In the morning, a special Hawan programme was organised under the guidance of Er Priyabrata Das. A blood donation programme was also held where 75 units of blood was collected. The school’s news tabloid ‘EPOCH’ was released on the occasion and the renovated school library was inaugurated.
Students performed spectacular Odishi and folk dances. School Coordinator Indira Bhattacharya proposed a vote of thanks.