Students need to be constantly eager to learn. The most important thing for a student is the inherent motivation for learning and their attitude towards it. This was stated by Maya Singh, the Minister of Rural and Urban Development and Housing.
She was speaking as the Chief Guest at the annual day functions of the Vijay Raje Government Girls PG College, Gwalior. The function was chaired by Vivek Shewalkar, the Mayor of Gwalior.
Addressing a huge gathering of students, parents, faculty members and public, the Minister said that it is natural for students, especially girl students to face challenges constantly in every areas of life. Students will have to face difficulties and problems in both their personal as well as student lives.
She told the students that it is only through facing the problems that one can discover and unleash the inner strength. She exhorted the students to concentrate on their studies for a bright future. The minster added that good grades are stepping stones towards a bright and prosperous future.
Vivek Shewalkar, the Mayor said that today girls are ahead in almost all fields and are as talented as men. He gave examples of the Defense and Foreign Ministers of India as well as the scores of sportswomen who have made India proud in the world stage. He added that good education is a basic requirement to lead a free life with a sense of self-worth, respect and dignity.
The Mayor also said that today girls are getting equal opportunities in almost all fields and face less discrimination as compared to earlier days. He urged the students to take advantage of these opportunities.
The function was attended by Pramila Bajpai, Member, State Women’s’ Commission, Rajkumar Dixit and Municipal Councilor, Dharmendra Rana, among others. Susheela Mahor, the Principal of the college presented the annual report.