School toppers, principals given Governor's Award

Twenty-two meritorious students and principals of three schools with a hundred per cent pass results in Uttarakhand were today honoured with the Governor's Award.
The students included 19 top scorers (in Arts, Science and Commerce streams) of Class 12 board exam of Uttarakhand Secondary Education Board and three toppers of the high school examination.
K K Paul instituted this award in 2015 to promote healthy competition among school students in the state.
Congratulating the students in his address, Paul said besides the hard work of the students, their success had been made possible by the inspiration and guidance given by their teachers and parents.

He said more important than getting good marks, a student should know his capability and try to sharpen it and move in the right direction in which teachers can play a significant role.
"Teachers and parents had the responsibility of identifying the interests of the students and help them develop these interests and strengths.

Students who are not academically inclined may be better in sports, fine arts or in leadership skills. Teachers and parents should guide them in the right direction," Paul said.
Speaking as the chief guest, Chief Minister Harish Rawat thanked the Governor for instituting the award to encourage students and teachers to perform better.

On the excellent performance of students, he said it was an indication that school education in the state has improved.