AdminThere is immense need for value education in contemporary times, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Saturday, acknowledging that while subjects like science and mathematics form the backbone of regular curricula, value education keeps one connected to the roots. Speaking at the launch of book “Mission to Reboot Punjab through Value-Based Education”, by philanthropist […]
There is immense need for value education in contemporary times, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Saturday, acknowledging that while subjects like science and mathematics form the backbone of regular curricula, value education keeps one connected to the roots.
Speaking at the launch of book “Mission to Reboot Punjab through Value-Based Education”, by philanthropist Baba Iqbal Singh the former PM spoke about the contribution of Sikhs in transforming Indian society but regretted that the lack of value education among children often leads them astray.
“The Sikh gurus have contrib- uted a lot in transforming the Indian society but Partition came as a big blow to Punjab. And then there was the spread of terrorism, which is not even worthy of mention. Value education is the need of the hour in current times,” he said. “Science and technology is important in today’s day and age, but at the same time, our children should be aware of their cultural heritage too,” he added.
Hindustan Times