The Impressive TimesNew Delhi- Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu, visited Delhi Police Public School (DPPS), New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp, and interacted with students, parents and school authorities. During his visit, he appreciated the school’s infrastructure, academic initiatives and efforts towards providing quality education to young learners.
The visit was attended by Commissioner of Police, Delhi, Anurag Kumar; Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order, Zone-I) and President, Police Families Education Fund (PFED), Devesh Chandra Srivastva; Special Commissioner of Police (Armed Police), Vijay Singh; Joint Commissioner of Police (Armed Police), Kime Kaming; Additional Commissioner of Police (Welfare) and General Secretary, PFED, Rajeev Ranjan; Deputy Commissioner of Police (North-West District), Smt. Akanksha Yadav; and Deputy Commissioner of Police, I Battalion, Armed Police, Dhal Singh Patle, along with the Chief Manager of DPPS, NPL.
During the visit, the Lieutenant Governor toured the school and received a briefing on its activities, achievements, ongoing initiatives and future plans. He appreciated the institution’s infrastructure, including its modern equipment, IT laboratory, library, science laboratories and other facilities designed to prepare students for the future.
He also explored the school’s journey and appreciated the efforts of the management committee in providing a strong educational foundation for young learners. Headmistress Tarunima Roy presented the students’ artwork, showcasing their creativity and artistic skills, which received appreciation from the Lieutenant Governor.
An interactive session with students and parents was among the key highlights of the visit. Responding to a student’s question about Delhi’s future plans and the challenges faced by the city, Sandhu emphasised that meaningful change requires collective efforts by the government and citizens. He also underlined the importance of effective implementation of public welfare initiatives.
Addressing the students, he advised them to remain calm and composed during challenging situations, carefully evaluate circumstances, adapt their approaches and never fear failure. He emphasised that setbacks should not weaken their determination or discourage them from pursuing their goals.
When students sought guidance on career choices, the Lieutenant Governor encouraged them to follow their passion and believe in themselves, adding that opportunities emerge at different stages of life. He also urged young learners to follow the right path, respect rules and have the courage to correct their parents and elders whenever they witness something wrong.
Highlighting the qualities required by 21st-century learners, he stressed the importance of excellence, discipline, teamwork, commitment and the constructive use of technology. Emphasising the transformative role of education, he said that the future of society depends on the quality of education imparted to its young generation.
Sharing an important message on the growing dependence on technology, he remarked, “Technology is for human beings and human beings are not for technology.”
The students’ presentation was also appreciated by the Chief Guest. As a token of appreciation and remembrance, Devesh Chandra Srivastva, President, PFED, presented the Lieutenant Governor with a memento featuring artwork created by students of Delhi Police Public School.
The visit proved to be an inspiring and memorable occasion for the school community. The management and staff expressed their gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor for his valuable time, encouragement and guidance.
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