Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi inaugurated an educational conference at a Chennai school, underscoring the pivotal role of education in distinguishing between good and evil.During his address, Minister Poyyamozhi highlighted the significance of education as a tool that enables individuals to discern right from wrong. He praised the contributions of social reformers Periyar and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi in advancing equality and women’s liberation.
“Society offers both good and evil,” Poyyamozhi said. “It is through education that we gain the ability to choose between them. An exemplary figure is your Tamil teacher Shankar, who, despite being visually impaired, has used his knowledge as his vision to challenge regressive ideas.”
The Minister encouraged students to embrace empowerment and progressive thinking, asserting that the state’s educational syllabus fosters independent thought. He urged the children to leverage their education to make informed and enlightened choices.
Writer N. Muthunavilan, the special guest at the event, also motivated the students with his inspiring words and emphasized the importance of focusing on their studies.
The conference served as a platform to celebrate the transformative power of education and its role in shaping a progressive society.