As a tribute to a “born teacher” and country’s former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Punjab Government has urged its teachers to devote “some extra time” during the period of seven-day mourning declared by the Central Government.
State Education Minister Daljit Singh Cheema made this appeal to all the teachers of the State on Tuesday while paying last respects to the great teacher.
Cheema said that the country has lost a great teacher, a scholar and an eminent scientist who was committed to the cause of education till his last breath. He will be remembered for his love and passion for students in the years to come, he said.
The Minister said that the state Education department will also organise a motivational lecture onthe life and teachings of Dr Kalam on EDUSAT system so that all teachers and students may learn from the life of the great man.
In addition, all the school heads are being instructed to inform the students about Dr Kalam’s life at the time of daily morning assembly.
Paying rich tribute to a “real karamyogi”, Cheema said that to make children familiar with the life and teachings of the legend, like Dr Kalam, would be an inspiration to millions of students who come across his wisdom and knowledge.
Meanwhile, the state Revenue and Public Relations Minister Bikram Singh Majithia expressed grief over sudden demise of former President, known as 'missile man', who passed away on Monday evening.
Majithia, in a condolence message, said that Dr Kalam was the “people's president” and will always be remembered for his passion for science and innovations besides grooming of scientists, educationists and students. He will always remain an inspiration to entirenation generation, he said.
Meanwhile, Governor of Haryana, Punjab and the Union Territory Administrator Kaptan Singh Solanki on Wednesday expressed deepest condolence at the sad demise of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
Solanki, in his message, said: “The sudden demise of former President APJ Abdul Kalam is a tremendous loss to the country. Dr Kalam had been a leading light who will always be remembered for his services to the country.”