Government School Closures Raise Concerns in Somwarpet

Somwarpet, June 1: Society is responsible for saving government schools. We have many examples of students who have studied in government schools and have shaped the future as role models for society, said Prasanna Edikeri, a social worker and head of Leading Edge Service Institute. He was speaking after inaugurating and completing the Pratibha Puraskar program organized by the Somwarpet Taluk Working Journalists Association at the town's Patrika Bhawan Hall for students who scored the highest marks in SSLC and PUC in government schools under Somwarpet Taluk.

In recent times, the number of students enrolling in government schools is decreasing and the number of closures is increasing; he said this is worrying, adding that Abdul Kalam, who studied in a government school and became the President, is a role model before us. He advised students to make such a great personality a role model.

Prasanna appreciated the fact that the Somwarpet Taluk Working Journalists Association is recognizing and honoring government school children and called on everyone to join hands for the development of government schools and work to preserve and develop them.

The chief guest, Madapura Gram Panchayat Former Member Latif, spoke and said that children studying in government schools are also showing achievements in all fields. He said that since good opportunities are available in government schools, students should come forward to get education there.

District Working Journalists Association President Bacharaniyand Anu Cariappa spoke and said that many students who studied in government schools have occupied high positions today and have built a good life. He said that government schools are the cradle of talents.

Ashwadhi of Kiragandur Government High School, Niriksha of Nerugale High School, Ankit of Somwarpet Government Pre-University College in the PUC category, Yashasvi of Aiguru Government Pre-University College, and Dhruva of Madapura Morarji Pre-University College were felicitated at the program. Taluk unit president Vishwa Kumbur presided over the program and said that the management board has planned to organize more social programs by the association in the coming days.

Association vice president S.D. Vijet was present on the stage.

Association director Vijay Hangal conducted the program. Dinesh Malambi proposed the vote of thanks. Association district vice president Vasu, director Cheriyamane Suresh, association treasurer B.A. Bhaskar, Secretary Bhaskar Mullur, Directors Hirikar Ravi, Lakshmi Kant Komarappa, S. Mahesh, were present.

Businessman Prasanna Edikeri, who was the chief guest, personally gave an incentive prize of Rs. 5 thousand each to the meritorious students. Similarly, he announced a donation of Rs. 25 thousand to the endowment fund established by the Journalists' Association. He said that the endowment fund is being established with the aim of encouraging the reports of journalists. Similarly, Madapura Gram Panchayat. Former member Latif gave Rs. 10 thousand to the endowment fund of the Somwarpet Taluk Working Journalists' Association.

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