Children should become connected to social work and societal concerns from childhood. The Governor Baby Rani Maurya said this while attending a programme organised by a society at the Mahatma Yogeshwar Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir inter college in Mussoorie on Wednesday. The governor talked to the youngsters about their future plans, career and ambitions.
Replying to the governor’s question, class V student Anchal said that she wants to become a hotel manager. Another class V student Bharti said that she wants to become an engineer. While student Keshav said that he wants to join the army, another student said she wants to become a journalist. Addressing the children, Maurya exhorted them to work hard on their studies and achieve their dreams. She said that in addition to the schools, the parents of the children also have a vital role to play in ensuring that the dreams of the children are fulfilled. Stating that children should connect with social work and societal concerns from childhood, she said that they should try to help those around them who are in need. The children should also participate in tree plantation campaigns. Addressing the women present on the occasion, the governor said that all women should also get involved in social service so as to develop their leadership capability.
The women should also come forward to help the poor and the needy. Stating that the women in Uttarakhand are very dedicated and hardworking, she said that the women had a major role in the development of the State.
Mussoorie MLA Ganesh Joshi said that the cooperation of school children is very important for making Mussoorie free of single use plastic. The district Panchayat vice-chairman Deepak Pundir, event organiser Neha Joshi and students along with teachers were also present on occasion.