Says future belongs to those who pair skills with sensitivity
Srinagar, Jun 22: “We are living in an era of constant change. AI and modern technologies are reshaping our classrooms. It’s an opportunity for students and teachers to rise higher, think more deeply, and take bolder steps. Let’s embrace the challenge and shape the future,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday.
The LG felicitated brilliant students of class 10th and 12th during the Amar Ujala Medhavi Chhatra Samman Samaroh in Srinagar, honouring educators who have made immense contributions, and emphasising the change required in classrooms to meet future challenges.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that the future ahead will be rapid, unprecedented, and revolutionary. “In the near future, we will witness a dramatic change in both classrooms and workplaces. Many old jobs will become irrelevant, while new opportunities will emerge. In such a scenario, I believe brilliance is measured not only by numbers or medals but also by futuristic thinking and the ability to imagine solutions. Brilliance means the relentless pursuit of improvement. It means refusing to be satisfied with the status quo. It means a commitment to become better, a passion to create something new, the courage to embrace change, and the confidence and hope to move forward even amid uncertainty,” he said.
Addressing the teachers, Sinha said they must adapt to these changing times because a teacher’s role is no longer limited to covering the syllabus. “You must cultivate lifelong learning skills in students. You must encourage their creativity and inspire values such as compassion and empathy. Rather than preparing students to compete with machines, teachers should guide them to become more humane so that they grow into people who are both sensitive and strong. The future belongs to those who pair skills with sensitivity and values,” he said.
The LG urged students to carry their brilliance with humility, courage with compassion, and ambition with responsibility. “Always remember that your success will be judged by what you have contributed, not just for yourself, but for others. The honour you receive today recognises academic excellence, but the true reward will be the lives you touch in the years to come. Your prize will be visible in the communities you lift and strengthen. I see in all of you the builders of tomorrow—scientists who innovate, engineers who improve infrastructure, artists who reshape society, and above all, responsible citizens who will carry forward the values of compassion, empathy, and justice,” he said.
The event was attended by J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Commissioner Secretary Cooperatives Yasha Mudgal, Commissioner Secretary School Education Ram Niwas Sharma, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg, Director Information Shreya Singhal, SSP Srinagar Dr G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, Amar Ujala Group Consulting Editor Uday Sinha, Amar Ujala J&K Editor Abhishek Raj, senior officials, teachers, and students.
