Think differently, discover the impossible - Dr. Kalam

Updated on: Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Former president Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam urged students to discover the impossible.

Delivering a lecture on "National Character Building" at the Army Public School here on Tuesday to mark the 'National Education Day', Dr Kalam asked the teachers to encourage the young minds to think differently.

Underlining that the teachers are a vital part of nation-building, the visionary scientist-turned-statesman stressed on the value-based education to build a strong India.

Speaking on the occasion, Major General Manvender Singh, General Officer Commanding of Delhi Area, voiced his concern over the declining values in society.

Laying stress on holistic education in schools, Major General Singh, who is also the Chairman of the Army Institute of Education, said that the teachers should inculcate ethics and moral values in the children.

Army Institute of Education Principal Neerja Dhankar also spoke on the occasion that was attended by a large number of students and teachers from educational institutes under the Delhi Area Headquarters.

The function was organized by the Army Institute of Education, Delhi Cantt., which has been granted the status of an 'A' grade institute by the Indraprastha University. Recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), the Institute conducts a one-year B.Ed programme for dependents of Army personnel.

Think differently, discover the impossible - Dr. Kalam

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