Society must work together for development of government schools: Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda
Bengaluru: Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda emphasized the need for collective efforts to enhance the quality of education in government schools. He expressed hope that in the near future, government schools would become the preferred choice even for those currently enrolled in private institutions.
Byregowda made these remarks during the inauguration of a high-tech government senior primary school at Batarayanpur, which features 17 new classrooms, high-quality toilets, and a kitchen built at a cost of Rs 4.5 crore. The project was developed with the support of the CSR fund of Vidyashilp Community Trust and the family of businessman Anand Pai.
Highlighting the importance of providing quality education to all children, Byregowda stated that government school students should receive the same level of education as those in private schools. He noted that several government schools in Batarayanpur have been upgraded using CSR funds, resulting in facilities that surpass those of private institutions. This has led to a notable increase in student enrollment in government schools, he added.
"Another school built on the same model has been dedicated to the public, which is something we can take pride in," said Byregowda, calling for continued efforts to provide quality education and build a better future for children.
Addressing the teachers present, he noted that constructing large buildings alone will not improve schools. "Our work is meaningful only when we provide quality education to children. Teachers have a significant responsibility in this regard," he said. He expressed confidence that the teachers of the newly inaugurated school would contribute to shaping the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.
The event was attended by businessman P. Ravindra Pai, field education officer Ramamurthy, Dr. P. Dayananda Pai, and other family members and dignitaries.
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UP: Misled by GPS navigation, car falls into river from partially constructed bridge, 3 dead
Bareilly (UP), Nov 24: Three people died when their car fell into the Ramganga river from a partially constructed bridge here on Sunday, police said, adding that they suspect the driver was misled by its navigation system into taking the unsafe route.
The accident occurred around 10 am on the Khalpur-Dataganj road when the victims were travelling from Bareilly to Dataganj in the Badaun district, they said.
"Earlier this year, floods had caused the front portion of the bridge to collapse into the river, but this change had not been updated in the system," Circle Officer Ashutosh Shivam said.
The driver was using a navigation system and did not realise that the bridge was unsafe, driving the car off the damaged section, the police said.
There were no safety barriers or warning signs on the approach to the damaged bridge, leading to the fatal accident, Shivam said.
Upon receiving information, police teams from Faridpur, Bareilly and Dataganj police station rushed to the spot. They recovered the vehicle and the bodies from the river, Shivam added.
The circle officer said that bodies had been sent for post-mortem. Further investigation into the matter is underway.
— Bareilly Police (@bareillypolice) November 24, 2024
