Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 11: With an aim to interact with the inmates of Balgran, an interaction was organised by the Central Govt. Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Jammu (CGPWA) here today.
The interaction was held under the leadership of J K Vaid, former Director, GSI and Life Member of both CGPWA & BALGRAN, which was attended by 115 inmates of the Home.
During the interaction, Vaid talked about inculcating disciple, vital for developing a holistic personality, acquiring skills, and choosing right career. He explained various opportunities that would be unfolding before them and they have to make a choice best suited for them.
Coming with the background of Geological Survey of India, Vaid explained that it related to the science of Geology and investigation of mineral resources of the country.
The students of the tenth class were asked about their dreams and careers. While three of them wanted to be teacher to spread education to areas where quality education has not yet reached; two wanted to be Doctor to give healing touch to the suffering humanity; one girl from Doda wanted to join the Indian Air Force as she wanted to go beyond the clouds and see the nature while defending India’s borders.
Every one of them spoke about serving the nation in their own way.
The General Secretary of CGPWA K B Jandial, Secretary BALGRAN V K Raina and Treasurer Dr. Shashikant Goswami also spoke on the occasion.
Later the Diwali gifts were presented to the children.
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