2012-08-07 19:35:24

Christians’ contribution in education, health lauded


August 07, 2012: Governor of the Indian state of Rajasthan, Margaret Alva, has lauded the contribution of Christian community in providing quality education and health services.

“Only education can empower minorities to share the fruits of development and play a lead role in nation building,” Alva said during a meeting with the members of the state minority commission in Jaipur on Friday.

She said the Muslim community too should upgrade education in madrasas rather than limit them to imparting knowledge of Urdu language and computer skills.

A Christian herself, Alva asked the commission to work for amity and communal harmony in the state. Expressing concern over the drought-like situation in the state, she said, “The need of the hour is to conserve energy and every resource possible to cope with difficult days ahead.”
Alva said she herself goes round the Raj Bhawan and switches off lights and fans in vacant rooms.








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