Education is very important path to scale new heights in nation building. The powe, of education extends beyond the development of skills we need for economic success Our own reconstruction, development and successful interaction in the globa fraternity depend largely on the progress we make, in educating our children. Education is central to the success of a whole range of other human endeavours and enable young people to become adults who cherish the values of respect for women and children.

 

Recognizing that education is an integral path of human development in Bastar region, NMDC has set up NMDC DAV Residential Public School, Dhanpunji in year 2010-11. The school is run by DAV Society under NMDC CSR scheme and operational up to class 10+2.

 

Remote village locations, tough geographic terrain and various socio-economic reasons often prove to be a hindrance for acquiring education. To find the key to this problem, at the start of the school teams of NMDC employees personally visited remote hamlets and counselled the parents, convincing them to send their children to school. Consequently, most of the students who were admitted in the school were 1st generation school goers from their families, hailing from the deep jungle hamlets.

 

The students admitted in 2020-11 passed out in 2019-20 after clearing Class 12th Chhattisgarh Board Exams. Since then, 215 students belonging to weaker section of society from Bastar have passed 10+2 exams and pursuing MBBS, B.Tech., B.Sc. Nursing in different institutions of Chhattisgarh.

 

Going ahead my message is that Character building must be amalgamated with encouraging a scientific temperament in students of the school. The school's vision should be to create an educational institute that encourages the gaining of knowledge and wisdom, rather than just good academic performance.

 

I take the opportunity to congratulate the principal, staff, students and every influential who have contributed towards making learning so meaningful.

 

Thanking you!