Minister for Higher Education Jaibhan Singh Pawaiya has said that focus should be laid on activities related to sports in the educational institutions for complete development of students.
He further mentioned that in the present era role of sportspersons is as important as soldiers at the borders to uphold the country’s honour.
Pawaiya said this at the inauguration programmme of 62nd National Rope Skipping School Competition which is being held under the aegis of School Games Federation of India and Vidhya Bharti at Sharda Vihar.
Pawaiya said that in the changing environment, the schools have less sports activities.
Sports develop self confidence, discipline and culture in the children.
He said that difference can be seen between the convents or English school’s educated students and students developed at the sports grounds.
He further said that without physical activities the fast and bold instincts cannot be developed.
Referring to the discontinuation of semester system in the higher education under graduate general courses, Pawaiya said that students are deprived of the sports and other cultural activities because of examinations round the year. Hence, this system has been discontinued.
Besides, the Minister said that there are two kinds of sportspersons, one which plays for self and the others play in the international competitions for the nation. He further mentioned that sportspersons should take pledge to play displaying their best to bring honour for the country.
Deputy Secretary Sports of Vidhya Bharti Muktesh Vadesha informed about the specialties of the rope skipping.
He said that rope skipping is creating its place as sports in the international sports arena. Organising Secretary Bal Chandra Rawle encouraged students.
Principal Rajesh Tiwari introduced the guests. Manager Ajay Shivhare expressed gratitude on the occasion.
The Minister and Akhil Bharatiya Organisational Secretary Ram Aravkar lit the lamp, hoisted the flag and announced formal inauguration of the competition.
It may be mentioned that 350 students of 14 states are taking part in the competition.
Team came from outside gave symbolic display of rope skipping. Chairman of Sharda Vihar Management Committee Shashikant Seth, Officers of the School and Sports departments beside office bearers of Vidhya Bharti were present. Programme was begun with Sarasvati Vandana and concluded with National Song recitation.