ITANAGAR, Nov 13: Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik has extended warm greetings to the children of Arunachal Pradesh on Children’s Day, observed on November 14 to commemorate the birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
In his message, the Governor described children as the greatest treasure of society and the foundation of a strong, progressive and prosperous nation. He said their dreams, curiosity, creativity and enthusiasm held the promise of a brighter future.
Parnaik stressed the collective responsibility of parents, teachers, communities and government agencies to provide children with a safe, caring and encouraging environment to learn, grow and realise their potential.
He also called for greater vigilance to protect children from abuse, exploitation, neglect, child labour, trafficking and all forms of violence. Emphasising that child protection must be a shared commitment, he urged all stakeholders to create safe spaces for children and ensure that every child is treated with dignity and respect.
The Governor underscored the importance of quality education, proper nutrition, healthcare and equal opportunities, while encouraging parents and teachers to instil values of discipline, compassion, honesty and patriotism among children.
He also called for promoting sports, creativity, scientific temper and a spirit of service alongside academic excellence.
Encouraging children to dream big, work hard and remain curious, Parnaik urged them to have confidence in their abilities, respect the state's rich cultural heritage and embrace knowledge, technology and innovation to meet future challenges.
He appealed to citizens to work together towards building a society where every child is safe, protected and valued, and prayed for the good health, happiness, wisdom and success of all children.