EDUCATION

‘Higher education getting expensive’
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, November 1
“Higher education is getting exceedingly expensive and soon it will go out of the reach of students from poor families”, was the common perception of speakers that addressed activists of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) at the inauguration of ABVP’s 32nd conference here today.

Mr Ramesh Pappa, All-India general secretary of the ABVP, said the youth had an important role in nation building. “Whenever any change in society takes place, youths are actively involved in the process. Students wanting to do something for the country are told that they are indulging in politics. Is it politics to ask authorities to take back fee hike? Moreover, politicians addressing students’ rallies generally urge them to participate in nation-building activities. What a contradiction? Most of the students coming out of colleges are unconcerned about the country as there is a sense of frustration among them over the enjoyment issues.

“The ABVP will take out a rally in New Delhi to express its resentment against the directionless education system that provides very limited employment opportunities. With MNCs entering Indian markets, small industries are also closing down. The government should frame economic policies that ensure more employment opportunities. A memorandum will be presented to the Prime Minister over this issue,” he said

Mr Chander Mohan, editor of a daily, was the chief guest on the occasion. He said the students should also go to the Education Minister’s, house to present a copy of the memorandum to him. By reducing aid to colleges, the government was striking at the roots of higher education. Somehow, government feels that education was not its responsibility. The nonchalant attitude would close the doors for higher education for many poor, but deserving students, he said

Mr Subash, state secretary of the ABVP, spoke about the activities of the parishad.

Everest Public School organises science fair
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, November 1
A fair was organised by the Science Club in memory of Beant Singh at Everest Public Senior Secondary School on Thursday. The fair was inaugurated by Mr Tej Prakash Singh, Transport Minister, Punjab. About 300 models and charts were displayed on the occasion.

Mr Tej Prakash Singh unveiled the plaque of Beant Singh and rewarded the winners of the Quiz and declamation contests. In Senior Secondary group, first prize was given to Rishi Sharma and his associate in the category of educational technology along with Navdeep Singh in the category of transport and communication. Second prize was given to Malvi Gupta and her associates in the category of educational technology. While the third prize was given to Sandipiti Khan and her associates in the category environmental management. A consolation prize was also given to Amandeep Singh in the category of health and nutrition.

In the Secondary group first prize was won by Hari Mittal and his associates in the category educational technology and the second prize went to Gagandeep Singh and his associates in the category educational technology. The third prize was shared between Roopali and her associates along with Pooja and her associates in the category food and nutrition. Consolation prizes were given in the field of health and nutrition.

In the elementary group first prize was won by Jatinder Pal Singh in the field of environment management. Second prize was given to Munish Mittal and third prize went to Sandeep. Among those who attended the function were Mr Nahar Singh Gill, Mayor, MC, Ludhiana, Mr Darshan Singh Bedi, PPCC member, Mr Sardool Singh Garewal, Counsellor, Mr Sushil Malhotra, Mr Bachitter Singh, DPO.