Educational institutions must inculcate values into students

The aim of educational institutions should not be to impart education alone but should also be to inculcate values and enhancing skills of young minds, said R. Khader Mohideen, principal, Jamal Mohamed College.

July 07, 2012 12:44 pm | Updated 12:44 pm IST - TIRUCHI

Khader Mohideen, principal, Jamal Mohamed College, inaugurating the activities of the Students Union and other associations at the Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College on Thursday. Photo:  By arrangement

Khader Mohideen, principal, Jamal Mohamed College, inaugurating the activities of the Students Union and other associations at the Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College on Thursday. Photo: By arrangement

The aim of educational institutions should not be to impart education alone but should also be to inculcate values and enhancing skills of young minds, said R. Khader Mohideen, principal, Jamal Mohamed College.

Energy of the youth should be channelled to benefit the individual and society. By educating students on the rich heritage and civilisation of India, they can made to realise the uniqueness of our country’s culture, said Mr.Khader Mohideen while inaugurating the activities of the students union and the other affiliated associations at Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College here on Thursday.

Referring to the functioning of the college associations, he said that their activities should develop organising skills, instil a matured approach, cultivate leadership qualities. Kanaka Bashyam, principal, presided and administered the oath to union representatives.

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