Chandigarh: Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda said that the perception regarding the standard of education in government schools is now changing. In 2013-14, the examination results of government schools ranged between 32 and 38 per cent, which have now improved to 90–94 percent. After nearly 30 years, people’s perception of government schools has begun to change.
The Minister was addressing the Annual Educational Fest as the Chief Guest at Government Model Sanskriti Senior Secondary School in Ganaur, Sonipat, on Friday. He said that the quality of education in government schools is continuously improving. The long-held perception that government schools do not provide quality education is now changing.
He said that the revolutionary transformation taking place in the education system of the country and the state is largely attributable to the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi. He added that the National Education Policy has transformed the centuries-old traditional and rote-learning-based education system into one that nurtures and brings out the inherent capabilities of students.
During the event, the Education Minister appreciated the students for the way they asked questions, their confidence and their understanding of political and social issues. He said that such activities help develop leadership qualities, logical thinking and an understanding of the democratic system among children.
