Patna: Bihar Public School and Children Welfare Association celebrated its silver jubilee at SK Memorial Hall on Wednesday.
Education minister Krishnanandan Verma inaugurated the event. At this event, V.K Sudarshanjee Maharaj, AG De Rozario, Fr Jacob, Jayram Sharama, Dr D.K. Singh and Dr S.M. Sohail, vice-chairman and director of West Point Public School were present.
The cake-cutting was done jointly by the guests. The association's magazine, School Times, was launched.
The association has been supporting public schools for 25 years.
There are around 30,000 public schools in Bihar with almost 1.5 crore students studying with the help of 7 lakh teachers and staff.
Verma said: "Private schools have also helped in developing the standard of education in Bihar."
The government has always been helping public schools so that they are able to deliver quality education. This is the reason why every day we see students of Bihar reaching new heights. They are proving themselves not only at the national level but also at the international level. It is a proud moment for us when our students prove their worth in the world."
Rishikesh Singh, vice-chancellor of JP University motivated the students and said: "Today's kids are tomorrow's future. It is the schools' duty to help them grow and groom them. Schools should continue to work on their duties," he said.
Former judge of Patna High Court Rajendra Prasad said: "Private schools help a lot in students' growth. Sudarshanjee Maharaj voiced his concern over students' health, saying: "It is necessary to keep them free of tension so that they study without any mental or emotional problems."
Dr D.K. Singh thanked the guests and people who joined the celebration. He said: "Around 4,000 teachers have taken the oath to improve Bihar's education."
Students from different schools put up cultural performances. An oath was taken against child marriage and dowry led by the education minister. Four KG students, who have made the state proud in Malaysia in karate put up a stellar performance.
