Vice President Addresses at Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of Sikh Educational Society in Chandigarh

The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari has said that Education is the most important instrument for social, economic and political transformation. A well educated population, equipped with the relevant knowledge, attitudes and skills is essential for economic and social development in this century. Addressing at the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of the Sikh Educational Society (SES) in Chandigarh today, he has said that Education is the most potent tool for socioeconomic mobility and a key instrument for building an equitable and just society. Education provides skills and competencies for economic well-being. Education strengthens democracy by imparting to citizens the tools needed to fully participate in the governance process. Education also acts as an integrative force in society, imparting values that foster social cohesion and national identity.