Ramesh Singh Arora hails Punjab’s vision for equal opportunities
By Our Correspondent
LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Minorities Affairs, Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, visited the Central Office of the Presbyterian Education Board and its institution, Canade Academy. On this occasion, Head of the Presbyterian Church Dr. Majeed Abel, Executive Director of the Education Board Mrs. Weda Shaheen Gul, teachers, staff, and students were also present.
During the visit, the Provincial Minister was briefed on the educational services of the institution and the quality of the curriculum. He paid rich tribute to the Christian community for their remarkable services in the field of education and appreciated the initiatives being taken for the intellectual and moral upbringing of the students.
Ramesh Singh Arora stated that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, with her vision of promoting education, is undertaking revolutionary steps to improve the standards of educational institutions across the province. He added that the services of the Christian community are commendable as they are equipping the future builders of Pakistan with the light of knowledge.
He further said that the Government of Punjab firmly believes in providing equal opportunities to all minority communities and will continue to extend full cooperation to educational institutions. He also stressed the need for promoting harmony, tolerance, and national unity through the curriculum so that children may progress with a positive outlook.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Majeed Abel highlighted that Canade Academy, along with other institutions of the Presbyterian Education Board, is playing a significant role in the promotion of quality education. He appreciated the initiatives of the Punjab Government, particularly under the leadership of the Chief Minister, and termed the cooperation with private and religious institutions as a laudable step towards building a strong and modern educational system.
At the conclusion of the event, students presented various educational and extracurricular performances, which were highly appreciated by the Provincial Minister, who described the children as the guarantee of a bright future for Pakistan.
