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Spread Adult Literacy to the maximum extent: First Lady
Jammu, April 21, (Scoop News)_ Mrs. Usha Vohra, First Lady and Chief Patron of the Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Welfare Society, (VKWS), lauded its efforts towards the upliftment of women and children of the disadvantaged segments of society. She was speaking at a function organized by VKWS at Jammu Club, today.
Mrs. Vohra urged the members of the Society to extend their activities for promotion of adult literacy to the maximum possible extent. She said that interested members could consider launching a campaign by starting to teach uneducated adults living in their vicinity. In this context she congratulated the Society for taking the initiative for providing computer education to the needy students on payment of a nominal fee. Speaking about the benefits of the opening provided by the Society, she said that, in this age of technology, computer education enhances the employment opportunities of the young girls. She said that no child should be left uneducated merely for want of funds and appealed that the affluent segments of society must come forward to sponsor their education.
Mrs.Vohra appreciated the fact that the VKWS has identified girl students for providing them scholarships for given periods. On the occasion, she released “Surging Steps”, a Souvenir brought out by the VKWS as part of its Silver Jubilee celebrations.
Earlier, Prof. Ved K. Ghai, President of the VKWS, read out the Annual Report (2013-14) which gave a brief account of activities of the VKWS and also presented the Action Plan (2014-15). She said that the Society has launched “NIVIDA” as its Silver Jubilee Project, to help the underprivileged children and that VKWS is planning to provide educational support to meritorious students living in the rural areas.
Mrs. Sneh Chopra, Patron of the VKWS; Mrs. Kailash Gupta, Working President; Mrs. Indira Rathore, Vice-President; Mrs. Ruby Sharma, Secretary; were among those present on the occasion.
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