Education should foster discipline and values: Ramalingeswara Rao

Mahabubnagar: An interactive session with students and a felicitation programme honouring teachers was organised at Jayaprakash Narayana Engineering College here on Thursday. Telugu film lyricist, poet, and spiritual speaker Jonnavittula Ramalingeswara Rao attended as the chief guest.

Addressing the students on the theme “Education, Values and Society,” Ramalingeswara Rao said that true education develops good values, discipline, and character along with academic knowledge. He stressed that the efforts of teachers and their teaching methods play a crucial role in shaping students.

He cautioned students against excessive use of mobile phones, observing that while smartphones provide access to vast knowledge, their uncontrolled use could become harmful.

He called upon students to maintain discipline and control their minds. He also highlighted the importance of yoga, physical fitness and mental strength in achieving higher goals. College Chairman KS Ravikumar said that prominent personalities are invited to the college to inspire and motivate students.

Later, students who secured admissions with the highest marks were presented with certificates and cheques.

Prizes were also distributed to students who excelled in PPT and Communication Skills competitions.

Former Telangana State Academy Chairman Badmishivakumar, senior advocate V Manohar Reddy, and others were present.

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