NAC Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi motivates J&K students to be bedrock of nation



NAC Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi motivates J&K students to be bedrock of nation

Jammu, Jan 30: Interacting with the students from Jammu and Kashmir studying at General B C Joshi Army Public School, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, the Northern Army Commander (NAC) Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, GOC-in-C, Northern Command motivated them to be the bedrock of the nation which looks up to them for nation building.
“Northern Command is spearheading the efforts in UT of J&K for empowerment of the people especially in the field of education for the youth and in thsi series it has sponsored 47 students from J&K for education in General BC Joshi Army Public School, Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand).
While addressing the students, the Northern Army Commander (NAC) congratulated all those who were performing well in their respective streams and motivated them to be the bedrock of the nation which looks up to them for nation building.
The Army Commander while interacting with the children explained the mantra of 5 P’s for life. He emphasized on the importance of Passion for one’s dreams which is a must, Persistence combined with pragmatism which makes one succeed in any endeavour, Parvarish or the teachings of one’s parents which should never be lost sight of, Peers who are an important part of a student’s life as they can boost learning, Padhai which is an important part of life as it enables an individual to equip himself/herself with knowledge to grow in life.
“They are representing their state, region, district and family and should feel proud of it and always endeavour to excel in all spheres including studies, sports and extra curricular activities,” Army Commander said.
“Whatever may be their goal in life, they should start working on it from today and pursue it till they achieve it.”
The Army Commander further emphasized the young children must use mobiles and other digital gadents smartly and not become slaves of the gadgets.
He reminded the students that their final exams will be due once they reach their school in a month’s time from now and all students especially those who are appearing for Board exams should not let exam pressure weigh them down.
In the end, the Army Commander wished all children the very best for their exams and a bright future ahead on behalf of Indian Army.