By Matters India Reporter
Patna: A minister in Bihar, eastern India, on September 5 urged students to return to society what they have received and become responsible citizens in future.
“You should be ready to give it back to society. By giving back, you are creating opportunities to meet people who believe in the same causes as you do,” said Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Tarkishore Prasad.
He was addressing a function organized by Patna’s St Xavier’s College of Management and Technology to celebrate its annual day.
The day also coincided with the birth anniversary of former President Dr S Radhakrishnan, which is celebrated as Teachers Day in India, as well as the feast of St Teresa of Calcutta.
Minister Prasad, who was the chief guest, said teachers have a great mission to ignite young minds. The contribution of teachers in the life of a student is immense. A teacher plays a role in molding young minds by being a friend, counselor and help them to become a responsible citizen, he said.
Referring to the new education policy, he said it was likely to fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of self-reliant India.
Archbishop Sebastian Kallupura of Patna, who spoke on the occasion, stressed a “purpose-driven” life, which gives meaning to one’s life.
The archbishop told the students that they are in the best institution for “self-development.” The objective of institutions such as St Xavier’s was to build an egalitarian society and contribute towards nation building, Archbishop Kallupura added.
Earlier, the function began with lighting of the ceremonial lamp by former speaker of Bihar Legislative Assembly, Uday Narayan Choudhary, Marykutty Thomas, principal of St Karen’s Higher Secondary School, acting rector Jesuit Father Martin Poras, principal Jesuit Father T Nishaant, SJ, assistant professor Rakesh Pathak, administrative staff Abhishek Kumar and maintenance staff Nirmala.
The dignitaries also paid floral tributes to Radhakrishnan and Saint Teresa of Calcutta.