Lieutenant Governor addresses 18th Annual function of Mahavir International School
JAMMU, DEC 08: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the 18th annual function of Mahavir (MV) International School, at General Zorawar Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated the school administration, teachers and students on the occasion.
He highlighted the need for Knowledge Revolution for leading India into a developed nation and to sustain all round growth in different sectors of the economy.
“In J&K, capacity building and developing schools as centers of excellence has been one of my objectives and we have created a dynamic and competitive environment of learning to harness the power of the innovative ideas of the students,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor emphasised the role of Teachers in realising inherent potential of students and ensuring that core competencies of J&K UT are synergized for a brighter future.
Learning should not be centred around test and assessment. Learning with proper understanding and proper awakening is must to connect the young generation with the moral values and practical aspects of life, he said.
The Lieutenant Governor further laid special emphasis on developing a productive teaching-learning ecosystem where teachers are not restricted to curriculum only and are free to share their experiences and wisdom with the students.
“Unless teachers are empowered, students will not be empowered, unless students are empowered, the nation cannot be strong,” he said.
Speaking on the reforms introduced in education sector in the past few years, the Lieutenant Governor said, under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, we are witnessing an educational revolution across the country.
He also spoke on the impact of Artificial Intelligence in modern educational system and its greater role in making the teacher-student engagement more productive. He further highlighted that AI technology should be considered as a supportive tool rather than a complete replacement of teachers.
