B.Ed colleges attract students from outside valley

Srinagar, Oct 31 (UNI) Appreciating the growth of B Ed colleges in the valley that has attracted students from across the country, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Lt Gen (Retd) S K Sinha said this will help in strengthening national integration.

Speaking at a felicitation function organised by private B.Ed colleges here, Gen Sinha lauded the efforts by these private education institutions in spreading higher and technical education in the state.

''This will place youth in good stead to face the competitive world,'' he said.

He said B Ed colleges impart teaching skills to the budding teachers who in turn have the responsibility to teach the future of the nation.

'' It is a most challenging and sacred task'', he said hoping that teachers would do their duty with a sense of devotion and dedication.

In India, teachers have always been revered and accorded a high place in society, he said, adding some distinguished teachers like Dr S Radhakrishana and Dr Zakir Hussain made the country proud.

The Governor appreciated measures taken by the Kashmir University in motivating students to be volunteers of the Indian Red Cross Society, Kashmir Chapter and hoped they will help in carrying forward the noble cause of serving people in need.

He said that Red Cross should not restrict its activities to providing assistance to the people during natural calamities only but it should expand its ambit to cover the victims of militancy.

The Governor, who is also the president of State Red Cross society and Chancellor of the Kashmir University, expressed happiness over coordination between the two in discharging their social responsibility and rendering humanitarian service.

Speaking on the occasion, Vice-Chancellor of the Kashmir University Prof Abdul Wahid said one additional seat has been provided to all the 61 B.Ed colleges in the Valley, revenue of which goes to Red Cross and Kashmir University Alumni Association.

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