Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde expressed concern over the state of the education system in Alwar. He referenced the results of competitive exams such as NEET and JEE, noting that only 14 out of approximately 18,000 participants succeeded. This figure casts doubt on the quality of education.
During a meeting with district officials, the governor emphasized the need to improve the level of education at all levels, from primary to twelfth grade. He stated that simply obtaining a secondary school certificate is not a measure of educational success. It is crucial to develop children's intellectual abilities, reasoning, and logical thinking.
Bagde noted that children possess a natural curiosity to ask questions and learn new things. Therefore, the duty of teachers is not to suppress this interest but to stimulate it. The goal of education should not be merely memorizing material for exams; students must be prepared to succeed not only in NEET-JEE but also in complex exams like RPSC and UPSC.
Sharing experiences from attending graduation ceremonies at various universities, the governor mentioned that when he asks graduates how many are willing to take the RPSC and UPSC exams, very few raise their hands. This situation demonstrates a gap between receiving a diploma and developing real academic competence.
He reported that he personally visits all districts of the state to understand the true state of affairs in education. The Education Department should focus particularly on quality learning and unlocking students' talents.
During the meeting, the governor also gave instructions to health and social sector officials. He directed the health department to intensify its campaign and take effective measures to quickly turn Alwar into a tuberculosis-free district. Furthermore, he stressed the necessity of making Alwar drug-free under the 'Narcotic Free India' campaign.
Orders were given for strict action against those involved in the illegal production and sale of alcohol. It was also mentioned that people addicted to drugs must be helped out of this situation through counseling and public awareness. The governor added that if government employees have a tendency to use drugs, the first priority should be to help them overcome this addiction so they can serve as an example to society.
