To realise Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat-2047, the Haryana Government is preparing a new generation of talented, cultured, knowledgeable and skilled youth. With this objective, the State Government is promoting innovation, research and technological excellence in education.
The Government has formulated a plan under which students will be taken on international educational tours to broaden their perspective and enhance their intellectual development.Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini was addressing the Meritorious Students’ Felicitation Ceremony held at the Radhakrishnan Auditorium of Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, on Thursday.
During the programme, students who secured first positions in the Class 10, Class 12 and Olympiad examinations conducted by the Haryana Board of School Education were honoured.The Chief Minister said that education is not merely about earning a degree; it should empower young people to become job creators rather than job seekers.
Addressing the meritorious students from across the State, he said that this achievement is not the final destination but only a milestone in their journey, and they must continue striving to achieve even greater success.Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that to equip students with emerging technologies such as digital education, Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics and technologies related to ISRO and DRDO, the Government has already established 391 STEM Labs in government schools.
In addition, Atal Tinkering Labs are being set up in 250 schools at a cost of Rs. 25 crore. Government Model Sanskriti Schools have been established at intervals of every 10 kilometres across the State. At present, 468 PM SHRI and Model Sanskriti Schools are operational in Haryana. The Government also plans to establish 250 Excellence Schools, where students will have the option of studying in both Hindi and English mediums.
The Chief Minister expressed satisfaction that Mission Buniyaad and the Super 100 Programme are currently being implemented in 103 government schools. Under these initiatives, 277 students have secured admission to prestigious institutions such as IITs, NITs and IIMs, while 61 students are pursuing medical education in medical colleges.
He further said that with rapid globalisation, the Haryana Government has established the Department of Foreign Cooperation to facilitate overseas employment opportunities for the youth. Besides this, work has already begun to introduce foreign language training in schools. The Government has provided French language training to 60 teachers.
The Chief Minister warmly felicitated the students and also took selfies with them on the stage. Former Minister Sh. Manish Grover, Maharshi Dayanand University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Milap Punia, Haryana Board of School Education Chairman Sh. Shankar Dhupad, senior official Sh. Uday Kumar, Mayor Sh. Ram Avtar Valmiki, BJP District President Sh. Ranbir Dhaka, Media Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh. Praveen Attrey, Ms. Renu Dabla and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.