"Education is continuous effort that goes 24 hours, 7 days": West Bengal Governor RN Ravi stresses experimental learning
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Parganas, August 8: West Bengal Governor RN Ravi on Saturday noted that holistic development extends far beyond traditional academic boundaries. He expressed deep delight in witnessing thousands of young tribal women pursuing education supported by dedicated residential facilities.
Addressing 1,000 tribal students, teachers, and parents, the West Bengal Governor highlighted the transformative impact of experiential learning, saying that education is not limited to the classroom.
"I am so glad to know that 1,000 of our tribal brothers' and sisters' daughters are receiving education here today. There is also a hostel for them where they stay and receive values. Education is not limited to the classroom; education is a continuous effort that goes on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year," he said.
Praising the ethos of the institution, the Governor described the significance of the word 'Adhigam' (learning) as the foundation of experiential knowledge that expands continuously through practice and hands-on experience.
The Governor said, "When I heard the word Adhigam (learning), I felt so happy, and the name sounds so beautiful. The word Adhigam itself is about experiential learning. The knowledge gained from experience and practice grows continuously. This aligns with Indian philosophy, Indian civilisation, and Indian values."
Further, Governor Ravi observed how students are successfully applying science and technology across critical sectors such as agriculture, housing, and healthcare to address everyday challenges and learn manufacturing techniques.
"I have seen how our children are applying science and technology across various fields to meet daily life needs, whether in agriculture, housing, health, or other sectors, and are learning how to manufacture things used in these diverse fields," he said.
The West Bengal Governor praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for transformative policies which made India the fourth largest economy in the world.
"Ten years ago, when we were the 10th or 11th largest economy in the world, as a result of the Prime Minister's experiments and policies, today we have become the 4th largest economy in the world," he said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The part about tribal girls getting residential education made me emotional. For so many years, girls from these communities didn't have access to proper schooling. Now they're learning science and technology to solve real problems in agriculture and healthcare. This is true empowerment, not just slogans.
Great initiative, but why does every good work have to be credited to PM Modi? The economy's growth is a collective effort of all Indians, not just one person's "experiments." Also, let's not ignore that West Bengal has been historically underfunded for tribal education. Need more substance, less politics.
"Education is not limited to classroom" - this is such an important message for parents especially. Our obsession with marks and percentages has destroyed the joy of learning. Experiential learning is how our ancestors learned, through practice and observation. Nice to see Indian philosophy being highlighted. 👏
Good to see the Governor spending time with tribal students. But the article feels a bit like a PR piece. Let's talk about the actual infrastructure, teacher training, and curriculum for these schools. Words are nice, but actions matter more. Still, appreciation for highlighting experiential learning.
Interesting perspective from a Governor's office. In the West, we often talk about "learning by doing" but this concept of Adhigam going 24/7 is a beautiful way to frame it. Perhaps we have much to learn from Indian educational philosophy. Glad to see tribal communities getting this support.
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