State level Ratnawali Fest inaugurated

Moral values should be instilled in the youth alongwith academic knowledge

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he Governor was speaking on the inauguration of State level Ratnawali Fest at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra today. Based on the theme ‘Not to Burn Crop Residue’, the Ratnawali Fest is being organised from October 26 to 29 at the University campus. The Governor also launched a Ratnawali Mobile App which would enable anyone in any part of the world to see the direct relay of the Fest by downloading this app.

Emphasizing the importance of ‘Guru’ (Teacher), he said that without teacher, one cannot attain knowledge and without knowledge one cannot attain God, thus one should respect his or her teachers.

Appreciating Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Programme launched by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the Governor said that the daughters should be provided with more facilities as they are shining and leading in every field including the army.

He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has implemented various schemes for every section of the society and the Chief Minister Manohar Lal is making efforts for effective implementation of these schemes to realize the vision of ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’.

As many 3,500 artists from all over the state would be participating in this fest presenting 31 different genres of traditional culture of Haryana. The Governor also visited the ‘Pagri Bandhwao Shivir’ and wore the turban, the symbol of respect and culture of the State. He also visited the stalls at an exhibition organised in the university campus by the craft artists.

Vice Chancellor of the University, Dr Kailash Chandra Sharma presented a sapling to the Governor.