Wednesday, Oct 18, 2023 07:45 [IST]
Last Update: Wednesday, Oct 18, 2023 02:08 [IST]
GANGTOK, : Chief Minister PS Golay today applauded the efforts of the youth for the smooth execution of the first Sikkim Youth Convention, held at Manan Kendra here on October 16-17. The Chief Minister further acknowledged the motivational speeches of Khan GS Coaching Institute founder and YouTube sensation Faisal Khan, popularly known as ‘Khan Sir’, Drishti IAS Coaching founder and director Dr. Vikas Divyakirti and the resource persons.
Golay directed the Education department to conduct a similar session of Khan Sir with teachers of different schools, colleges and universities of the State in future.
With the theme “Revolutionising young minds”, Sikkim Youth Convention 2023 aimed to motivate Sikkimese youths and break barriers. The two-day convention was organised by local NGO ‘Voice’ under the patronship of Chief Minister Golay.
Golay attended both days of the convention as the chief guest. He was accompanied by his spouse and Sikkim Youth Convention disciplinary committee member Krishna Rai, Sikkim Legislative Assembly speaker Arun Upreti, Education minister Kunga Nima Lepcha, cabinet ministers, resource persons, invited guests and teachers and students from different private and government colleges of Sikkim.
“Khan Sir, who has come all the way from Patna is a much loved educator, and I would like to thank him on behalf of the State government and youth of Sikkim. He came to Sikkim at a tragic time, and the journey to Sikkim was rough. Your presence has made the convention special and has been a source of inspiration to the students. Thank you for accepting our invitation and hope you will visit Sikkim soon for a similar interactive session with the teachers of Sikkim,” said the CM.
Golay stated, “The SKM government believes in the human resource development and education sector unlike the previous SDF government who were interested in building dams and keeping the youth as a bonsai plant, a show piece.”
The Chief Minister thanked the Voice for organising the convention and the other resource persons for their motivating speeches. He also thanked the students for attending both days till the end of the sessions.
He further highlighted the initiatives of the State government towards human resource development. He also highlighted the government initiative in education, sports, art and literature, start-ups, employment, etc. He further urged the students to have courage to do more and urged them to have humanity. He stated that the State government is always ready to work for the benefit of the people and the youth can send feedback, comments and grievances through the website (www.pstamangforyouths.com) launched today.
On Sikkim flash flood aftermath, Golay said the State government is working on rehabilitation and reconstruction of houses lost and damaged by the flash flood. He urged the government employees who do not celebrate Dasain to voluntarily work for rehabilitation of the flood affected victims. He informed that the Chief Minister’s office would be open during the Dasain festival.
“The Janta Yojana Policy has been passed today, where a colony will be formed for those affected and can stay free of cost for three years. Essential items will be provided to them. Students who couldn’t get their books, stationary and uniform from the flood affected areas, cash incentives will be provided to them,” he said.
The keynote address for the second day was delivered by Khan Sir. Other speakers for the day were Education ACS R. Telang, Gangtok SP Tenzing Loden Lepcha and Voice chief coordinator Sanjay Rai.
Khan Sir applauded the vision of the Chief Minister for working on motivating the youth of Sikkim, as the youth are the ones who will bring revolution. He expressed his love for the people of Sikkim and stated that Sikkim has set an example to the nation in terms of being the first organic state to live together in harmony, especially during the tragic flash flood in Teesta River basin. “Sikkim is going through hard times as many have lost lives, their loved ones and properties to the tragic flash flood, but Sikkimese people are helping each other in desperate times and have dared to bounce back. It is not just men, but women are also working hand-in-hand, as men alone can’t take the nation forward. It itself is an example,” he said.
He further urged the students to work hard, develop self-motivation and discipline and keep themselves updated. He highlighted on his journey of establishing his coaching centre which was established with the aim of providing quality education with minimal tuition fee, as education is the right of every person. He also urged the students to move out of their comfort zone and take risks.
As a token of appreciation, Khan Sir was presented a cheque of Rs. 10 lakh by the organising committee which he donated to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the victims of the Teesta flash flood.
Education ACS R. Telang briefed on the education system in Sikkim, National Education Policy 2020, importance of value based education, and correlation between physical, mental, emotional and spiritual means of existence.
SP Tenzing Loden highlighted his journey from school to service as superintendent of police. He also shared his journey of cracking UPSC examination in his second attempt and motivated students on different topics viz. challenges, development, power, opportunity and determination.
Sanjay Rai briefly highlighted the journey and initiatives of Voice.
A yoga session was also organised at Paljor Stadium today as part of the event.
