Inclusive, equitable and quality education is every child's right says vice president
India Today
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said that inclusive, equitable and quality education is every child's right while at an inauguration in Bengaluru.
Stressing that inclusive, equitable and quality education is every child's right, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu called upon private schools to come up with policies that can help needy children. He went on to say that extending a helping hand to the needy and the vulnerable should be given priority. The vice president's remarks came as he was inaugurating the State-of-the-art Indoor Sports Arena and L'atelier: a dedicated block for Arts, Drama & Music at the Greenwood High International School in Bengaluru.
"Schools must include community service in their curriculum so that children develop an attitude of giving back to society at a young age," said the vice president further.
Urging educational institutions to give equal importance to studies, sports, co-curricular and recreational activities, he said that it will lead to the all-round growth of students and make them confident individuals.
Stressing that NEP-2020 lays emphasis on extracurricular activities, the vice president asked all states to prioritise sports, co-curricular activities and inculcating ethical values among students.
The vice president further called upon educational institutions to involve students in activities like gardening, tree plantation and water conservation.
He explained that these activities will bring children closer to nature while highlighting the need for water conservation by emphasising 3Rs- Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
The Vice President expressed his worry over the 'erosion of values' and asked students to learn our civilizational values and work to preserve India's wonderful cultural legacy.
