Information Technology (IT) is helpful in moving ahead and tablet is a very useful tool to get information from across the world, said the Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat while addressing a programme held at his residence on Wednesday to felicitate girl students who topped the class X and XII examinations of Uttarakhand board with Tablets.
The CM said that the students must utilise such latest technology positively and for the advancement of their careers. On an advisory note, he said that class X and XII are usually the turning points in the life of the students. He said instead of imposing their wishes, parents should pay attention towards the interests of their wards.
The CM added that in today’s world, the education sector has become very smart and with just one click, the Tablet can provide the information about subject of one’s choice and topic. He further said that Tablet is also helpful in creating awareness as it can provide updates every moment and happening in country as well as the world.
Exhorting the girl students, the CM said that they should become ‘Job Giver’ instead of ‘ Job seekers’ and they should utilize their knowledge and experience in creating employment opportunities for others.
On the occasion, the CM highlighted various measures taken by his government for women welfare and empowerment.
The event was organized by the Women and Child Development Department and 307 tablets were distributed on the occasion.
Addressing the programme, the Minister of state for Women and Child Development, Rehka Arya said that in order to connect the Uttarakhand Board topper girl students with modern information technology, “Tablet Distribution” programme has been initiated. She expressed hope that the Tablet would become a new guide in the career of the girls.
The Principal Secretary, Women and Child Development, Radha Raturi said that programme has been organized to promote girl education in the state. She added that the event is also a part of ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign of government of India. Raturi said that a capable girl gives out a message in the society that girls are not burden but boon. She stressed that combined effort from every section of the society is needed to improve the child sex ratio in the state.
The programme was also attended by the Jhabreda MlA, Deshraj Karanwal, Director, Women and Child Development, Ranveer Singh Chauhan and others.