'Parents must be role models'

By Our Staff Reporter

PONDICHERRY, NOV. 28. The Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Rajani Rai has called upon parents and teachers to conduct themselves as role models in upholding moral values in daily life and make an indelible impression on the young children.

Distributing cash awards to students who were top rankers in the public examinations during 2000-2001 academic year in the union territory, on the occasion of the celebration of the `Children`s Day' organised by Department of Education on Wednesday she said value-based education was the need of the hour. Wholesome education should mould the character of the individuals, she said.

Expressing concern over the prescription of excessive books even for nursery and elementary school children, she said there should be no subjection of the younger generation to disappointments.

The healthy growth of children particularly from the poorer families should be given primary attention. She stressed the need for encouragement of education among the girls.

The Chief Minister, Mr. N. Rangasamy who presided over the function referred to the steps taken by the Administration to tone up education. He said provision of buildings replacing the thatched sheds formed the highlight of development of infrastucture. He said teacher posts remaining vacant would be filled without delay. Sports activities would be encouraged.

The Tourism and Education Minister Mr. K. Lakshminarayanan who felicitated the students said he had earlier at a press conferece announced certain measures with the support of the Lieutenant Governor and the Chief Minister.

Mrs. M. Sathiavathi, Education Secretary, Mr. G. Ragesh Chandra, Director of Education and Mr. E. Venu, Joint Director were among those who spoke.

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