– Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde welcomed students at the Primary Zilla Parishad School in Kodoli, Satara Taluka.
Satara, June 16: “A school is a temple that shapes values, and teachers in these temples nurture the country’s bright future generations. Students should actively engage with teachers and aim to gain comprehensive knowledge in all subjects including arts, sports, literature, and culture,” said Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
A School Reopening Ceremony for the academic year 2025–26 was organized at the Primary Zilla Parishad School in Kodoli, Satara Taluka, where Mr. Shinde addressed the gathering. At the beginning of the event, the Deputy Chief Minister also inaugurated the newly constructed school building under the District Planning Committee’s “My School – Ideal School” initiative.
The program was attended by MLA Mahesh Shinde, MLA Manoj Ghorpade, District Collector Santosh Patil, Chief Executive Officer Yashni Nagarajan, Additional Superintendent of Police Vaishali Kadukar, and Primary Education Officer Shabnam Mujawar, among others.
Deputy CM Shinde stated that the state government is undertaking various initiatives to ensure quality education for students in local self-government institutions. Many students from such schools have gone on to hold high-ranking positions. He cited the examples of former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, President Droupadi Murmu, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who were educated in government schools.
The government is emphasizing joyful learning and reducing the burden of schoolbags. The “My School – Ideal School” initiative, originally implemented in Satara, is now being replicated across the state. Various schemes have been introduced, such as reducing academic pressure, promoting enjoyable education, and offering free higher education to girls.
Referring to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s call to “Educate, Agitate, Organize,” he emphasized the importance of ensuring competitive and high-quality education for students in rural schools as well.
Deputy Chief Minister Interacts with Young Students
At the Kodoli Primary Zilla Parishad School, Deputy CM Shinde greeted newly enrolled students with roses and chocolates, urging them to study hard and prepare early for their future careers.
The event also featured speeches by MLA Mahesh Shinde, District Collector Santosh Patil, and CEO Yashni Nagarajan. The program was attended by a large number of teachers, parents, and students.
