Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said that his government has opened medical and engineering colleges and has also thrown open job opportunities for the youth so that they can get employment at their doorsteps.
"The SP government is committed to providing employment to youth but before that they should be qualified. The government has ensured that youth gets quality education in UP and for this many technical and medical colleges across the state have been opened," Yadav said while addressing meritorious students in lucknow on Tuesday.
He advised students to read the biography of prominent leaders and scientists.
"You can take a leaf out of the life of US President Abraham lincoln, who despite many failures, reached the top post of his country.
Read about Einstein and others. You will come to know about the struggle in their lives and how they overcame it," he said.
Talking about his government’s achievements, Yadav said that poor students in rural areas have to struggle very hard. "Ours is a government that has bridged digital divide by distributing free laptops among students. Initially many parties had derided us but later they adopted this scheme because they knew this is the best scheme for the students," the CM said in his address.
Yadav also spoke about Agra-lucknow Express way, lucknow Metro and progress made by his government in power sector. "If we can provide power in rural areas it would be a great help for the students," he said.
During the function, the CM felicitated around 200 meritorious students who of UP Board, CBSE, ICSE and ISC streams. Toppers from districts were also honoured. The students were given medals and bicycle. . Basic Education Minister Ahmad Hasan,
Secondary Education minister Balram Yadav and MoS Secondary Education Vijay Bahadur Pal also spoke on this occasion.