seventh annual function ‘Utthaan’ of JKP

Kunda (Pratapgarh). Quality Education is essential for women empowerment in real sense and JKP Education is doing the work that is actually the responsibility of the government although in a much better way. UP Governor Ram Naik said this while addressing the students, management and teachers of Jagadguru Kripalu group of Institutions.

The occasion was seventh annual function ‘Utthaan’ in which the Governor was speaking as the Chief Guest. Owing to bad weather, the Governor could not make it to the venue and hence addressed the students from Rajbhawan Lucknow and his voice was beamed to the hundreds of students present through Public Address system on mobile.

“No nation can progress until its women are empowered. In the times when women are flying aircrafts and are representing the Armed forces, there is nothing that can stop them from dreaming and doing big. Dream big but remain rooted to ethics and contribute in nation building” said Ram Naik.

Giving mantras of success to students, the Governor said that a smiling face, ability to appreciate the good work done by others, never to belittle anyone and keep fighting despite the odds shall ensure that success follows you in all spheres of life. He also advised the students to be sensitive regarding environment and climate change and contribute towards enriching society and eradicate social evils.

Quoting former President Dr. Radhakrishna, Ram Naik said that if a girl is educated, an entire family is educated and therefore girl education should be given all emphasis and importance. He congratulated JKP President Dr. Vishakha Tripathi and Secretary Ram Puri for making efforts to promote high quality free girl education in a rural area like Kunda.

In the evening session of the annual function, film star Jimmy Shergill and Minister of Health Govt. of UP Shivakant Ojha were present as Chief Guests. The enthusiastic students greeted Jimmy Shergil with loud cheers and applause and Shergill was mesmerized with the performance of the students. “ I am truly amazed. This kind of performance can only be expected from professionals. The work being done by Dr. Vishakha Tripathi and Ram Puri is truly outstanding” said Shergill.

Minister of Health Govt. of UP Shivakant Ojha distributed prizes to the meritorious students. Addressing the students he said that the state government is making all efforts to improve girl education but more efforts are needed. “ JKP is doing tremendous work by providing quality education free of cost to the needy girls. It is a big encouragement for the others as well and everyone should join hands to support such noble cost” said Ojha.

JKP President Dr. Vishakha Tripathi who personally monitors progress of the school is the guiding force behind the efforts of teachers and the Management. “Educating the girl child is the first step to empower her. In these times, no society can claim to be progressive unless women are educated and are contributing in equal terms in the overall development of the nation. The efforts of JKP in this direction shall continue in the days ahead” said Dr. Tripathi.

Representative of JKP Chartered Accountant Ram Puri in his vote of thanks lauded the efforts of the entire team behind the event. ” It has always been our endeavor to provide the best education to the girls who do not have the means to get it. This for us is real empowerment of girls. I thank all the presidents of JKP for their continued support and encouragement. Our efforts in this direction would continue seamlessly and we shall ensure that KMM will go further and further in its goal of making women true contributors in social development ” he said.

Earlier in the day, the Annual Function was inaugurated by JKP President Dr. Vishakha Tripathi along with Dr. Shyama and Krishna Tripathi. Meritorious students of Primary, Secondary and Graduation section were given awards by the Management. Cash incentives were also given for best performance to the teachers and non teaching staff of the institution.

Students of primary, intermediate and post graduate college exhibited their talent in cultural programmes in both the morning and evening sessions. Their performances in Shri Radha Vandana, Navaras and dance drama ‘Deewarein’ giving the message of peace to humanity was truly mesmerizing. A drama ‘Pankh’ enacted by the students that gave strong message condemning violence against women drew huge round of applause from all.

Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Education imparts free education to more than  five thousand girls from pre primary to post graduate level through institutions located in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. In addition to receiving free education, students receive free transportation, including free distribution of bicycles, uniforms, school bags, and other school-related requirements, with the aim of removing any obstacle to the girl’s education that is likely to be induced by poverty.