Importance of English

It isn't just Pranab Mukherjee, who is nearing the end of his five-year term as the President of India. Omita Paul, a former Indian Information Service officer who is currently posted as secretary to the President, has also been a discernible presence at the President's House. On Sunday, a day before Teachers' Day, she inaugurated English speaking classes for the residents of the President's Estate. The six-month course will be conducted by a non-governmental organisation in association with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. In her speech, Paul highlighted the importance of spoken English.