Patiala Deputy Commissioner Dr Himanshu Aggarwal urged students to continuously enhance their knowledge and pursue their goals with determination by overcoming the fear of failure and working consistently. He was interacting with Class XI students of Government Civil Lines Smart School, who visited various government offices under the District Administration’s unique initiative, the Chetna Project.
Dr Aggarwal said that while everyone strives to achieve success, one must also develop the courage and ability to accept failure. He advised students never to stop working hard because of setbacks. Even if they do not achieve their intended goal, their perseverance will help them become better human beings.
Responding to students’ queries about succeeding in life and clearing competitive examinations, the Deputy Commissioner encouraged them to consider their parents and teachers as their role models and always learn to distinguish between right and wrong. Motivating students to reduce their time on social media and remain sincere towards their work, Dr Aggarwal advised them to read newspapers regularly to stay informed about developments in society as well as important national and international events and understand how and why they occur.
The Deputy Commissioner said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has brought significant qualitative improvements in government schools through the Sikhya Kranti initiative. As part of these efforts, the Patiala District Administration has launched the Chetna Project to provide students with practical exposure and better career guidance.
Dr Aggarwal said that visits to government offices would help students gain first-hand knowledge of government functioning, the administrative structure and the working of various departments. During the visit, the students toured the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, DC Court, District Employment Office, Fard Centre, Sewa Kendra, Sanjh Kendra, Police Station and other government offices to understand the functioning of the administration.
Among those present were Deputy DEO Ravinderpal Singh, School Principal Seema Uppal, District Red Cross Society Secretary Dr Pritpal Singh, Deputy CEO of the District Employment and Business Bureau Satinder Singh, Career Counsellor Roopsi Pahuja, Nodal Officer Jagmeet Singh and school teachers.