Assam CM announces Gunotsav 2022 results: 4826 schools secure A+
Staff Reporter, Guwahati, September 5: Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday attended as the chief guest the centrally-held Teachers' Day celebration organized by the Government of Assam's Department of Education at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra Auditorium in Guwahati. Addressing the 61st Teachers' Day celebration, the Chief Minister spoke on the role of sikhshagurus (teachers) in spreading the light of knowledge in the society through their pupils and disciples. Stating that any learning, irrespective of the duration and the intensity, is incomplete without the guidance of a guru, the Chief Minister termed the teacher a path-pradarshak (the one who guides towards the right direction). Invoking the Shastra literatures, the Chief Minister referred to the teachers as moral, spiritual guides through whom the disciples are reborn as inhabitants in the ocean of knowledge. Stating that respect towards the gurus are an integral part of Sanatan identity, Dr. Sarma added that the never-ending pursuit of knowledge is what set ancient India apart from her contemporaries. Drawing a distinction between siksha (education) and gyaan (knowledge), the Chief Minister said that both complement one another and learning cannot be termed complete without considerable hold over both. Adding that education isn't a watertight compartment, the Chief Minister further appealed to all to not be content with gyaan (knowledge) alone but strive for pragya (wisdom) which he termed the highest state of learning. In achieving this, the guidance from a guru is indispensable, the Chief Minister added. Terming education the most valuable wealth, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma said that a man cannot be said to be a complete man without being adorned by it. He appealed to the teachers to reach out to those in need of their margdarshan so as to lead a meaningful, knowledgeable life. Speaking on the National Education Policy 2020, Dr. Sarma exuded confidence it would prove decisive in building the India of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision in days to come. He added that the government of Assam has taken every step necessary for implementation of NEP 2020 in letter and spirit. The decisions on amalgamation, merger of government schools have been taken keeping in mind the demands and requirements of NEP 2020, the Chief Minister said. These and other decisions, he said, would ensure Assam would be counted as one of the most advanced states in the country on all parameters in days to come. A salient feature of this year's central Teachers' Day celebration is the announcement of the Gunotsav 2022 results by Chief Minister. As per the results, a total of 45,000-plus schools were evaluated during the Gunotsav festival by external evaluators. Of these, 4826 schools have been the highest grade, "A +", while the number of schools securing "A" stood at 17,045. The record number of schools securing "A +" as compared to that in the previous Gunotsavs, the Chief Minister said, was a manifestation of the improvement in the learning, infrastructure environment since at the ground level for the past couple of years. The Chief Minister also handed over the "State Awards" to a total of 22 teachers teaching at secondary, upper primary and lower primary levels, selected for the year 2022. Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu, speaking on the occasion, lauded the teaching community for the yeoman services they have been providing, terming them the backbone of the education system of the state. He further expressed his gratitude towards the Chief Minister for his guidance and advices which have led to marked changes in the educational system of Assam. Today's event was also attended by Transport Minister Parimal Shuklabadya, Education Advisor to Government of Assam Noni Gopal Mahanta, Commissioner & Secretary of the Education Department MS Manivannan, Samagra Siksha Abhiyan Mission Director Dr. Om Prakash, among others.
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