Mysuru: Observing that education can make a person a responsible citizen of the society, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah underlined the role of educational Institutions in building a responsible society.
He was speaking after inaugurating the new block of Sri Nirvanaswamy PU College, High School and Convent located at Nandini Layout, Alanahalli on T. Narsipur Road in city yesterday morning.
Stating that Sri Degula Mutt in Kanakapura which runs the Nirvanaswamy Educational Institution, has a long history of ‘Shikshana Dasoha,’ Siddharamaiah said his Government was doing everything for promotion of all levels of education in the State.
Highlighting the role of educational Institutions in shaping the career of students, the CM asserted that his Government realising the importance of education, was releasing enough funds to ensure that every citizen gets education.
Pointing out this Government had spent Rs.18,000 crore for primary education and Rs. 4,000 crore for higher education, the CM regretted that despite best efforts, the State was yet to reach100 percent literacy.
Calling upon the educational Institutes to impart value based education to students, he lauded the role of Nirvanaswamy Educational Institutions in educating the students in life values.
Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, Siddaganga Mutt’s Siddalinga Swamiji, Mummudi Nirvana Swamiji of Degula Mutt, Kanakapura Hosamutt Seer Chidananda Swamiji graced the occasion.
District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, Water Resources Minister M.B Patil, MUDA Chairman D. Dhruvakumar, DC. D. Randeep,Dr. Yathindra Siddharamaiah, College Principal B. Mahadevaswamy, Administrative Officer R. Ranganath and others were present.
This post was published on July 15, 2017 6:47 pm