Wednesday, September 09, 2009

JNV Ravangla observes World Literacy Day

Ravangla ,Sep8 : World Literacy Day was observed Tuesday with the message of ‘Ignorance to Bliss’ among the educationally and economically deprived sections of society whose lives languish in darkness of ignorance. A Literacy Rally on the day, led by Vidyalaya Principal Dr. A.N.Rai, was flagged off by the Chief Guest Mr. P.K.Rai, B.D.O, Ravangla, and Mr. I.S.Singh, Deputy Director, Horticulture Ravangla Sub Diviosion.
This rally was taken to 14 Mile, Sada Kewizing Basti where a large number of uneducated villagers were taught by students and staff members of the Vidyalaya.
Principal Dr. A.N.Rai distributed note books, pen and pencils among them with the appeal that they would try to dispel the stigma of darkness from their lives by at least acquiring the three R’s. so that they are not deprived of their due rights and privileges.
Panchyat Members assured the Vidyalaya administration about their intent to spread literacy among poor and downtrodden families.