Chennai: Education is the only weapon students can use to make a difference. They should set a role model for others in the society, said retired IAS officer C Chellappan.
He was speaking at a function organised by Dr Ambedkar Academy The People’s Educational Trust here Tuesday, where eight students who excelled in the school board exams were honoured.
Chellappan, who is also the managing trustee of the educational trust said, “Our trust has been consistently working towards spreading the teachings of Dr Ambedkar. He was a well educated man. With his wisdom and level of intellect, he could have travelled across the world or perhaps settled somewhere else. However, with his education, he made sure to work for the welfare of our nation.”
He further added, “Students should always strive to make contribution for India’s growth.” IAS officer and Special Secretary to Government BC, MBC and MW Dept., Secretariat, T Abraham, who was the chief guest spoke on Dr Ambedkar’s work on minorities’ rights. “It is important that we learn about Ambedkar’s life. He consistently stressed about education,” he said.
The event saw the participation of former Mizoram Governor A Padmanaban, Dr Ambedkar Academy secretary general J Ramalingam and trustee G Muniraj.