- Shah holds an inspiring educational interaction with the students of the rural and tribal community of Santokba Dholakiya Vidya Mandir in the Dang district of Gujarat.
- The uplift and empowerment of the tribal community is a priority of the Modi government
- Modi govt is establishing Eklavya Model Residential Schools for quality education in each block having more than 50% ST population and having at least 20,000 tribals
- For six decades after independence, the country had only one central tribal university, Modi government opened 2 new tribal universities in a decade
- Language has been a barrier for tribal students pursuing medical, engineering, and technical education, thus, Modi government gave the option of taking exams in one’s mother tongue
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
NEW DELHI, FEB 21
Praising that students are the foundation of the country’s progress, and their hard work and dedication will take India to new heights, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah held an inspiring educational interaction with the students of the rural and tribal community of Santokba Dholakiya Vidya Mandir, Dang District, Gujarat at Gujarat Bhawan, Chanakyapuri here on Friday.
This special event was a unique opportunity for these students to be inspired and share their experiences. This initiative is part of the Union Home Minister’s commitment to directly interact with youth and motivate them.
The program not only served as a source of inspiration for all these rural and tribal students, but it also provided them with the opportunity to openly interact with the country’s Home Minister.
On this occasion, Amit Shah shared profound thoughts on education, youth empowerment, and the role of students in national development. The goal of this dialogue was to inspire students and address their queries related to academics and careers. While answering students’ questions, the Home Minister emphasized the importance of hard work, dedication, and determination.
Union Home Minister said, “Be it the celebration of ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’ or the election of Smt Droupadi Murmu as the President of India, these decisions have helped take the pride of the tribal society to newer heights.”
He emphasized that the uplift and empowerment of the tribal community is our priority, and it is Prime Minister Narendra Modi who gave the tribal community their rightful recognition after independence.
He encouraged students to pursue careers as doctors, engineers, and civil servants, stating that if they make the development of the country their goal, their personal growth will naturally be assured. Therefore, their primary objective should be to work for the development of the nation.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation stated that the Modi government is providing quality education to tribal students by establishing Eklavya Model Residential Schools in every block having more than 50% ST population having at least 20,000 tribals. He further mentioned that language has been a barrier for tribal students in the fields like medicine, engineering, and technical education. In response to this, the Modi government has provided the option for students to take exams in their mother tongue.
Shah said that these decisions have given tribal students a new hope. He further mentioned that in the six decades after independence, there was only one central tribal university in the country, whereas in the past decade, under the Modi government, two new tribal universities have been established.
The students shared their thoughts on education and career with the Home Minister. Amit Shah provided suggestions on how they could contribute to the progress of the country. At the end of the program, the Home Minister encouraged the students to pursue their goals with hard work and integrity, stating that the role of students in nation-building is extremely important, and their success will play a key role in making India a leading nation.
आज नई दिल्ली में गुजरात के डांग जिले में स्थित संतोकबा ढोलकिया विद्या मंदिर से आए ग्रामीण व आदिवासी समाज के छात्रों से संवाद किया। विद्यार्थियों की भूमिका राष्ट्र निर्माण में अत्यंत महत्त्वपूर्ण है, उनकी सफलता ही भारत को हर क्षेत्र में अग्रणी राष्ट्र बनाएगी। pic.twitter.com/OKFfiUrwvO
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 21, 2025
