"EDUCATION IS KEY TO SUCCESS"
It is time that the Govt took steps to ensure that children across the country get the right kind of knowledge.
This Diwali one saw a change. Our generation grew up thinking that crackers played a major role in celebrating the Festival of Lights. We all know the reason for celebrating this festival — Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of vanvaas, the day was joyous and Ayodhya vaasis’ lit diyas and burst crackers. Over the centuries the ritual stayed on and, of course, became a part of the celebrations and fun.
The question of pollution or even saving the environment was never an issue. Things have changed now. The younger generation is aware that bursting crackers is not only harmful for the environment, it also leads to many diseases. In the last 10 years, various environmentalists have been targeting the schools. They teach the children the ill-effects of bursting crackers. At the same time they educate them how to celebrate it better. Now, parents, on the behest of the children, send potted plants to friends and relatives instead of the usual mithai and dry fruits. Though the practice is not common, it is fast catching the imagination of many. The Chief Minister of Delhi, Sheila Dikshit, took up the issue of reducing the pollution in the Capital some 10 years back and its effect is there for all to see.
It is amazing what education can do. Looking at the success of this initiative, it is time that the Government spread the message of family planning on the same lines. It is a sensitive issue and needs to be approached in a proper manner. Those who advocate family planning need to be educated first — how they need to approach the villagers cautiously, explain to them the health benefits and how it will be financially viable as well.
Unfortunately, the teachers in the villages lack the knowledge and don’t take their work seriously. If we can change the mindset of the people, half the battle is won. Knowledge is wealth. It is therefore, important for the Government to give the right kind of incentive to the teachers to go to remote parts of the country and impart the right kind of educations to the children.
One has to realise that it is not easy for a person who has lived all his life in the city to live in a village. There have been instances where the teachers only come to the school for 15 days and go missing for the rest of the month. Since there is nobody to check, invariably no action is taken against them.
One can see the difference education has made in the lives of students who are living in metros. The Government must encourage the right kind of education and take turn firm action for non-performance. Everyone should be encouraged to contribute towards educating every citizen of this country.
Organisations which are doing good work should be given more funds so that they can continue to keep up the good work. Education can bring about awareness and that can only be possible if there are good teachers.
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