Himachal Transport and Technical Education Minister GS Bali on Sunday gave a clarion call to the youth to refrain from drugs and channelise their energy in constructive works for their bright future. While presiding over the annual cultural and prize distribution function of Himachal Students Union (HIMSU) at Punjab University Auditorium here, Bali advised the youth to focus on their studies and ensure a civilised, cultured and educated society.
He said that it was need of the hour to uphold our social values and traditions. The Minister said that State Government was ensuring best technical and vocational education in the State. He said that world class Universities and Colleges have been established in Himachal. With the setting up of IIIT and IIT, the State has come up on world education map. This would not only motivate the youth to strive hard but also provide them quality education nearer to their homes, he added.
Bali also urged the youth to promote rich cultural and traditions of Himachal Pradesh outside the State. later, he announced Rs one lakh for cultural and youth welfare activities being carried out by the organisation. PU Syndicate Member of the University and Senior Advocate GK Chatrath also spoke on the occasion.