The decision of Chhattisgarh Government to provide free education to girls up to graduate level has now gone viral on social media.
lalit Sharma, a resident of Abhanpur in Raipur district and blog writer and litterateur through chatting has collected comments from Indians in the country and abroad on the decision of the State Government.
Higher Education Minister Prem Prakash Pandey, while mentioning the declaration of the State Government and the budget declaration of Chief Minister Raman Singh, had directed officers concerned for immediate implementation of the decision.
Commenting on the Government’s decision, lalit Sharma wrote, “‘‘Educated mother, by bringing up civilised and well-cultured children, gives significant contribution in the progress of the country.”’
Understanding the importance of women education, the State Government has implemented the facility of free education for the girl students in all Government colleges in BA, BCom, BSc, BHSc, BE and polytechnic courses. It is considered as a revolutionary step taken in the direction of educating girls of this new State.
Reacting on the decision of Chhattisgarh Government, Meenakshi Dhanwantari stated, “‘An educated woman is must for development of the society, whether she is a homemaker or working outside. Until this feeling flourishes within us, every effort will be useless. Education of one woman will give a beautiful image to the whole family.”’
Kunti Mukherjee, an astrologer by profession in Mauritius remarked, “‘Special attention has to be given towards girls, if education is promoted in Indian villages.”’
Welcoming the decision of Chhattisgarh Government, a freelancer based in london, Shikha Varshney wrote, “‘Free education up to graduate level will have the benefit that those girls who were unable to take up higher education because of financial constraints, will now do it and contribute in the development of the country.”’