Inculcate dignity of labour in children, Kataria urges parents
The padyatra against drugs, led by Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, from the sacred land of Dera Baba Nanak, entered its fifth day in Amritsar today.
Seeking the support of common people for the elimination of drugs from the state, the Governor said Punjab was renowned as the land of Guru Sahiban, saints, warriors, prophets, players and patriots and this identity of the state must be kept intact at all costs.
The Governor said these brave people had steadfastly confronted each and every danger faced by the country — whether it was external aggression, need of foodgrains or any other issue. Punjab was at the forefront in the freedom movement too and accounted for the maximum number of sacrifices made for the sake of freedom of the nation.
He told the people to be ever vigilant about their environment and near and dear ones and ensure that the children made a connection with the sports along with education so as to make a “Rangla Punjab”. He said universities and colleges should concentrate on preparing world-level grounds to encourage the children to take up sports. Also, it was important that the parents inculcated values of dignity of labour and enterprise in their children,” he said.
