Schoolchildren receive school bags during a distribution programme organised by Green Park Colony Welfare Association with the support of Hindu Sammelan Committee in Yamunanagar.
Green Park Colony Welfare Association distributes bags to government school students; 70 children honoured with medals
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In an initiative aimed at supporting education and encouraging children to pursue their studies with confidence, 80 students of a government school received school bags at a programme organised by the Green Park Colony Welfare Association with the support of the Hindu Sammelan Committee.
The programme witnessed the participation of a large number of colony residents, students and community members. The distribution of school bags brought visible happiness to the children, while 70 participating students were also presented medals by the Hindu Sammelan Committee as a mark of encouragement and recognition.
Senior citizen Surender Anand was the chief guest at the programme, while the event was presided over by RSS district Sanghchalak Sewaram.
Addressing the gathering, Green Park Colony Welfare Association president Davinder Mehta said the occasion was a matter of pride for the organisation and the local community. He said the joint initiative of the Green Park Colony Welfare Association and the Hindu Sammelan Committee had resulted in school bags being distributed among 80 students of Government Primary School No. 8.
Mehta said education was the backbone of society and every effort should be made to ensure that children had the resources and encouragement required to continue their education. He said a school bag might appear to be a simple item, but for a child going to school with a new bag, it could represent a sense of confidence, dignity and new possibilities.
“When a child goes to school with a school bag, new wings are added to the child’s dreams,” Mehta said, emphasising that the objective of the initiative was not merely to distribute bags but also to encourage children to develop a greater interest in education and a stronger sense of responsibility towards society and the nation.
He said such community initiatives could play an important role in boosting the morale of students, particularly those studying in government schools. When children receive support and encouragement from society, they are able to concentrate better on their studies and develop greater confidence in their abilities.
RSS district Sanghchalak Sewaram congratulated the Green Park Colony Welfare Association and the Hindu Sammelan Committee for organising the programme. He said the basic principle of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was “Seva Hi Sangathan”, or service as the foundation of organisation.
Sewaram said that when society places books, school bags or other educational resources in the hands of needy children, it is effectively investing in the future of the country.
He said the distribution of bags to 80 children might appear to be a small initiative in terms of numbers, but every bag represented an aspiration and a dream. That dream, he said, was of children receiving a good education, becoming capable citizens and contributing to the development of the country and society.
He stressed that students studying in government schools were no less talented than children studying elsewhere. According to him, many such children possess considerable potential but require opportunities, guidance and support to realise their capabilities.
He appealed to social organisations, community groups and residents to come forward and contribute to initiatives related to education, healthcare and values-based development.
Sewaram said that social responsibility should not be limited to financial assistance alone. Supporting children in their education, encouraging them to remain in school and helping create a positive environment for learning were equally important forms of community service.
The programme also provided an opportunity for school representatives to express their appreciation for the continued support extended by the Green Park Colony Welfare Association.
School in-charge Anil Kumar and teacher Vinod Kumar appreciated the initiative and thanked the Green Park Colony Welfare Association and the Hindu Sammelan Committee for supporting the students.
They said the Green Park organisation had extended support to the school on earlier occasions as well, and the latest assistance from the Hindu Sammelan Committee was another commendable step towards helping children.
The school representatives said educational support from community organisations had a direct positive impact on students. Such gestures not only provide useful resources but also give children the feeling that society cares about their education and future.
The medal distribution was another important part of the programme. Seventy children who participated in the event were honoured with medals by the Hindu Sammelan Committee. The recognition was aimed at motivating the children and encouraging them to continue participating in educational, cultural and community activities.
The presence of a large number of residents and children gave the programme a community-oriented character. The initiative also highlighted the importance of collaboration between local welfare associations, social organisations and educational institutions.
Community-based programmes of this nature can help bridge gaps in educational resources and provide encouragement to children from families that may have limited access to such facilities. A school bag, while an everyday requirement for a student, can become a symbol of support when it is presented as part of a larger effort to encourage education.
The organisers said they hoped that such initiatives would continue in the future and that more children could benefit from similar programmes.
The programme concluded with appreciation for the volunteers, organisers and supporters who contributed to making the initiative successful. The organisers also encouraged residents and social organisations to continue working together on issues concerning children’s education and welfare.
Among those present on the occasion were Harendra Nair, Dr Harshvardhan, Davesh Upadhyay, Dr Ravish Chauhan, Harish Dang, Thakur Surya Pratap, Sanjay Mittal and Som Prakash Oberoi, besides other residents and community members.
The event sent a simple but significant message: supporting a child’s education is an investment in the future. Through the distribution of school bags, medals and encouragement, the Green Park Colony Welfare Association and Hindu Sammelan Committee sought to strengthen the confidence of government school students and motivate them to pursue their educational goals.
