Educational institutions serve as guiding lights in making a person successful: Divisional Commissioner

Pays respect at his childhood school, shares memories with students

Jalandhar News:  Divisional Commissioner Pradeep Kumar Sabharwal today said that educational institutions play a vital role in guiding a person towards success. He was visiting his childhood schools, Sai Dass Anglo-Sanskrit Primary School, Ali Mohalla, and Sai Dass A.S. Senior Secondary School, Patel Chowk, where he shared memories of his school days with the students.

After paying respects at the primary school, the Divisional Commissioner, along with his old classmates, sat on the same benches in the classrooms where they once studied for a bright future. Mr. Sabharwal shared that he enrolled in the first class at the primary school in 1970. After passing the fifth class, he was admitted to the sixth class at Sai Dass A.S. Senior Secondary School, Patel Chowk, in 1976, and passed matriculation from the same school in 1980, followed by higher secondary in 1981. He mentioned that it is due to these educational institutions that he was able to achieve this position. He emphasized that every successful person owes a lot to their school education, as a solid foundation helps a person reach great heights. While learning about the current needs of these schools, he assured that he is always available to support them. He also expressed his happiness at seeing modern facilities in the schools today.

While spending time with the school children, Mr. Sabharwal encouraged them to work hard to achieve success in life. He said that there is no substitute for hard work, and a hardworking person can conquer any goal in life. On this occasion, he also advised the students to use social media with caution.

Mr. Sabharwal shared with the students the aspects of his school life that played a meaningful role in shaping his successful career. While reminiscing about his school days, he shared a memory from when he was studying in the eighth grade (section A) and was taught science by Master Hira Lal. After Master Hira Lal’s departure, Master Jaswant Singh was assigned to teach the class. One day, while asking general knowledge questions, Master Jaswant Singh asked the class to name the Deputy Commissioner of Jalandhar. Out of the entire class, only Mr. Sabharwal raised his hand. He answered that at that time, Mr. Jawahar Lal Sareen was the Deputy Commissioner of Jalandhar. Master Jaswant Singh, appreciating his knowledge, said that one day Pradeep Kumar Sabharwal would also become a Deputy Commissioner.

On this occasion, Mr. Sabharwal fondly remembered his political science teacher and mentor, K.K. Ghai, and said that he played a crucial role in honing his talents. He credited his success to the guidance of Shri Ghai.

During the event, the Divisional Commissioner announced an annual scholarship of one lakh rupees for meritorious students of both schools, in memory of his mother, Raksha Rani, his father, Shri Prem Pal Sabharwal, and his brother, Shri Surinder Kumar Sabharwal, PCS.

On this occasion, the school management honored the Divisional Commissioner, and Mr. Sabharwal distributed food items to the students.

Present at the event were his old school friends Vipin Sabharwal, Ashok Bhil, Keemti Lal, along with Superintendent Ashok Wadhawan, Engineer Sahdev, Principal Rakesh Sharma, Primary School In-charge Meera Puri, teachers Sanjeev Sharma, Navneet Sharda, Neerja Sharma, Rajesh Mehta, Sudip Jain, Sameer Sharma, and a large number of students.